City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, the Automotive Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of automotive diesel, hybrid, and alternative fuel equipment.

Positions allocated to the 7381 Automotive Mechanic job code function as journey- level mechanics. Positions in this job code are distinguished from those in the 7382 Automotive Mechanic Assistant Supervisor job code in that the latter function as first- line supervisors.

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According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Maintains, repairs and overhauls a variety of mechanical equipment.
2. Maintains, removes, repairs, overhauls, installs and tunes engines.
3. Maintains, repairs, overhauls, adjusts, installs and calibrates automotive, diesel, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicle fuel systems.
4. Maintains and installs lighting circuits and auxiliary actuating circuits.
5. Maintains, repairs, overhauls and adjusts vehicle brake systems, vehicle cooling systems, vehicle chassis, wheel suspension, and articulated bus suspension systems.
6. Operates shop equipment and machine tools.
7. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
8. Makes road calls.
9. Completes paper and electronic forms and keeps records on work performed, time and parts used.

Knowledge of: automotive, diesel, hybrid and alternative fuel equipment and parts, including knowledge of engines, drive trains, fuel systems, electrical systems, heating and ventilation systems, computer systems, cooling systems, hydraulic systems and brake systems; maintenance and preventive maintenance; safe work practices and conditions, safety equipment and safety manuals.

Ability and Skill to: use shop tools and equipment; maintain, repair, overhaul, adjust, install and check a variety of automotive, diesel, hybrid and alternative fuel equipment; identify tools and shop equipment; read and understand electrical schematics, manuals, and other information; troubleshoot malfunctions in automotive, diesel, hybrid and alternative fuel equipment and determine repair requirements; understand instructions and communicate effectively with others; fill out forms and keep records; interact with others in a professional manner use a computer to input data and use diagnostic software.

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

Education:
Completion of a formal four (4) year Mechanic/Automotive Machinist apprenticeship program; OR
Completion of an automotive mechanic training program, equivalent to a four (4) year Mechanic/Automotive Machinist apprenticeship, from an accredited college, vocational or technical school which results in the issuance of a degree or certificate.

Experience:
Two (2) years of journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of one or more of the following: automotive, transit, diesel, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles. (This experience must have been obtained within the last ten (10) years.)

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
Some positions may require obtaining a Class A or Class B driver license with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of appointment.

Substitution:
Four (4) years of non-journey level experience in a full service repair facility maintaining and repairing one or more of the following: automotive, transit, diesel, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles can substitute for the four (4) years of education/training on a year-for-year basis. Experience gained in an automotive machine shop, gas station or body shop that is not a full service repair facility is not considered qualifying. Individual classes may not be substituted for apprenticeship training or non-journey level experience.

Completion of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship program with the City and County of San Francisco as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the City’s apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority will substitute for the two (2) years journey-level experience work experience.

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.