City and County of San Francisco

Automotive Service Worker Assistant Supervisor (#7412)

$35.65-$43.34 Hourly / $6,179.00-$7,512.00 Monthly / $74,152.00-$90,142.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, the Automotive Service Worker Assistant Supervisor performs a variety of semi-skilled work in maintaining, servicing and safety checking different types of gasoline, diesel, propane, natural gas and alternate fuel source vehicles and exercises work direction over a small group of subordinate service workers engaged in such work, and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

This is the assistant supervisor position in the Automotive Service Worker series. It is distinguished from the 7410 Automotive Service Worker by its supervisory duties.

Supervision Exercised

Positions in this job code supervise 7410 Automotive Service Workers.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

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. Operates and supervises the operation of a variety of automotive servicing equipment and hand tools such as towing vehicles, tire repair and balancing equipment, fuel pumps, automotive oil dispensers, battery chargers, grease guns, wrenches, and other equipment/tools for maintaining vehicles.

2. Assigns road calls in response to field service calls requiring tire changing, starting stalled vehicles with booster cables/battery charger, priming a fuel system, fueling and restarting a diesel engine, minor onsite repairs, towing disabled vehicles to service center or other repairs.

3. Operates and supervises the operation of refueling station and/or tire shop by dispensing correct fuel (gasoline, diesel, propane or natural gas), checking oil levels, radiator coolant, washing, cleaning, vacuuming and steaming of vehicles; inspecting tires and properly repairing tires mounted on solid or split rim wheels; maintaining correct tire stock; and ordering replacements in facilities requiring tire service and performing other routine service and safety checks.

4. Performs and supervises maintenance on vehicles such as changing engine oil and filter; checking cooling system, changing transmission fluid and filters, checking and changing differential fluid; adjusting belts; inspecting brake linings, tire condition and pressure, vehicle lights, and wiper blades/motor; and making visual safety checks of vehicle. Under general supervision, makes minor repairs such as tire changes; replacement of batteries and cables, light bulbs, wiper blades, belts and radiator hoses; greases fittings and other similar repairs. Also includes the regular interior and exterior cleaning of the vehicle; as well as “staging” vehicles in accordance with maintenance needs/demands.

5. Maintains and supervises the maintenance of shop area by keeping the area clear of refuse and debris, using a shop “spill kit” when necessary, ensuring all equipment is in good working condition, and correctly storing all equipment and materials, including hazardous materials.

6. Prepares records by correctly completing vehicle maintenance forms, job work orders, and other job-related forms.

7. Supervises a group of employees by assigning work, overseeing employees, assisting staff, reviewing work and training subordinates.

8. Operates service vehicles by driving, towing and/or pushing disabled vehicles with or without passengers to a safe location for repairs and/or for storage, in order to ensure that city, transit, and off-road vehicles are served immediately.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: service equipment for the maintenance of vehicles and the use of such equipment in a safe and efficient manner; the differences in motor oils and their uses; repairing, changing, and balancing tires; changing belts and filters; charging batteries and starting an engine with booster cables; fueling and priming a fuel system; checking vehicle lights; simple routine servicing and safety checks; safe working practices and the correct use of tools and equipment; the correct handling, proper storage and disposal of toxic materials and other including substances including: vomit, feces, blood, urines, etc.; the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when required.

Ability to: drive a variety of vehicles, such as tow trucks, fork lifts, cranes and road equipment; use basic hand tools and equipment such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic hoist, steam cleaner, car washing equipment, lube and oil equipment, parts cleaner, battery charger, tire changing equipment, etc.; give and follow verbal instructions; respond orally in a clear manner using correct terminology related to automotive service equipment; prepare written instructions, reports, records, and forms as required; read documents such as technical manuals and operating instructions; work effectively supervisors, subordinates, vendors, automotive mechanics, and others; supervise subordinates through planning, assigning and monitoring their work; train subordinates with the proper use of service equipment and in the performance of required duties; use a computer for word processing, preparing reports, preparing spreadsheets and other work related documents, researching and reviewing database files. 

Minimum Qualifications

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: None

Experience:
Three (3) years of fulltime verifiable work experience performing semi-skilled work in maintenance, servicing, and safety-checks of vehicles at a level equivalent to job code 7410 Automotive Service Worker. (Service Station experience will be accepted only if it includes servicing and maintenance of vehicles. Experience in self-service stations is not qualifying).

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license; AND

Some positions may require possession of or the ability to obtain the following licenses or driver’s license endorsements within six months of appointment:

A valid California Class A driver’s license to drive heavy equipment;
A valid California class B driver’s license with P (Passenger) endorsement and no air brake restriction;
A valid M1 endorsement to drive motorcycles;
A valid X endorsement to drive tank and handle hazardous materials vehicles.

Notes

Supplemental Information:

Nature of work: may require exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and hazardous work situations; handling hazardous materials and waste (some positions may require cleaning: vomit, feces, blood, urine, etc.); occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds and carrying them for moderate distances; wearing required safety equipment, such as a respirator or dust mask; wearing specialized clothing such as mechanic coveralls, safety vest, etc.; walking or standing for extended periods of time; and working weekends, holidays and different shifts. Positions require the use of a computer.

Established:  7/1/77
Amended:   5/16/01; 05/30/12; 12/30/2014

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: 7412; EST: 7/1/1977; REV: 12/30/2014;