City and County of San Francisco

Electrical Transit Mechanic, Assistant Supervisor (#7380)

$48.48-$58.94 Hourly / $8,402.00-$10,216.00 Monthly / $100,828.00-$122,590.00 Yearly


Definition

Under direction, during an assigned shift, supervises a crew of Electrical Transit System Mechanics and support personnel performing skilled electrical/mechanical work in connection with the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrically powered transit vehicles and equipment.

Distinguishing Features

This is the first supervisory level in the Electrical Transit Mechanic Supervisor series, which requires a high degree of journey-level competence.   This job code is distinguished from the lower job code 7371 Electrical Transit System Mechanic in that the latter performs at the journey level with no supervisory responsibility. This job code is distinguished from the higher job code 7253 Electrical Transit Mechanic Supervisor l in that the latter is the second supervisory level with operational responsibility for an entire shift of craft and service personnel.

Supervision Exercised

Incumbents in this job code exercise supervision over Electrical Transit System Mechanics and other semi-skilled craft and support personnel.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises a group of skilled craft and service personnel.


2. Inspects incoming equipment to determine damage and/or malfunctions.


3. Maintains, repairs and/or supervises the maintenance and repair of  mechanical, electrical, electronic,

    hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment of street cars, trolley coaches, cable cars and light rail vehicles .


4. Makes emergency repairs to electrical and/or mechanical transit equipment , and/or dispatches repair

    crews to the site of the breakdown.


5. Disseminates information to subordinates, supervisors/managers, and other departmental personnel

    verbally and in writing; conducts safety meetings, trains employees, apprises management of

    event/problems, and prepares work orders.


6. Requisitions supplies and parts to ensure availability of parts to perform repairs in a timely manner.


7. Performs mathematical calculations for payroll and preventive maintenance computations.


8. Reads and understands shop manuals, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and plans.


9. Uses computer vehicle maintenance Programs/Systems and Microsoft Office.


10. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair practices and methods; machinery, tools, diagnostic and test equipment, mobile test devices used in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; electrical, mechanical, and electronic testing and inspection procedures and practices used in the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles and equipment; the proper procedures that must be followed when handling hazardous materials or electrical voltage up to 750 volts and/or high amperage + or – 1200; appropriate use of equipment and machinery, proper attire, and the maintenance of a clean and hazard free work area.

Ability to: analyze malfunctions in transit vehicles and determine repair requirements;  read schematics, plans and blueprints; assign work, oversee and review work completed; train and evaluate subordinate staff performance; prepare and maintain relevant records and reports; convey instructions, policies, procedures, and ideas verbally in a clear, concise and courteous manner to subordinates, peers, supervisors, other departmental personnel and members of the public; read and comprehend shop manuals and written materials; prepare and maintain documents and reports related to the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles and shop operations; perform  mathematical calculations ; relate tactfully and effectively using discretion and sound judgment with subordinates, supervisors/managers, representatives of other departments, and members of the public even in hostile situations and/or under pressure; use tools and operate equipment in an appropriate manner; ensure proper functioning of tools; and use computer applications such as Microsoft office and Vehicle Maintenance Programs/Systems.

Experience and Training

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in this classification.  Please note additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the examination/job announcement.

Experience

 

1.  Three (3) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical/mechanical transit vehicles equivalent  to City and County of San Francisco job code 7371 Electrical Transit System Mechanic.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Some positions may require possession of a valid DMV Medical Examiner’s Certificate as a condition of assignment to such position(s).

Some positions may require obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Class B driver license with appropriate endorsements as required by the DMV within six (6) months of notification.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 7380; EST: 7/1/1977; REV: 6/8/2018;