Under general supervision performs skilled auto machinist work in connection with the major maintenance repair and overhaul of a variety of automotive equipment; exercises work direction over a small group of subordinate journeyman craftsmen and servicemen engaged in such work; and performs related duties as required.
Requires responsibility for: explaining and carrying out existing maintenance and repair methods and procedures; preparing and maintaining ordinary-operating and maintenance reports.
The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Participates in and assigns work to subordinate journeyman craftsmen engaged in the major overhaul reconditioning and repair of engines and other component parts of automotive vehicles.
2. Inspects tests and reviews maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment to assure conformance with instructions and standard procedures; approves completed jobs prior to their release.
3. Maintains records of equipment mileage and service time of component parts of equipment to facilitate planning for maintenance and upkeep.
4. Inspects incoming equipment to determine extent of damage and malfunctions and arranges for necessary repairs.
5. Determines parts and materials needed for repair work orders same and assures their compliance with needs when received; maintains materials records and makes recommendations regarding the obtaining of new shop equipment.
6. Operates shop equipment and machine tools such as valve facing and reseating machines honing machines pedestal grinders power hack saws brake rivetors drill presses generator resters and other shop equipment within the jurisdiction of this craft in connection with maintenance repair and overhaul work.
7 . Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
1. Education:
Completion of High School or equivalent (G.E.D. or High School Proficiency Examination)
2. Experience:
A combination of journey-level experience and/or apprenticeship training as an automotive machinist or heavy-duty mechanic totaling seven (7) years in which the major duties were disassembling repairing overhauling and installing mechanical electrical and hydraulic assemblies in heavy duty and off-road vehicles and power-driven equipment. To be considered qualifying this experience must include the use of machine tools such as valve re-facers hydraulic and drill presses lathes and grinders.
3. License and Certification:
Possession of at least a Class C (or III) driver license at the time of application; ability to obtain a Class B (or II) driver license and Medical Certificate at the time of appointment.
Positions at some City departments require that the candidate must be able to obtain a Class A (or I) driver license with Medical Certificate within twelve (12) months of the time of appointment. Failure to maintain the required license may be cause for termination.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Nature of work involves: some physical effort and considerable dexterity in the use of the fingers limbs and body; continuous exposure to physical and working conditions where minor injuries may be incurred.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Desirable Qualifications
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
Verification of Education and Experience
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:
Oral/Performance Examination (Weight: 100%)
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination designed to measure their relative knowledge ability and skill levels in job related areas. Written assessment type or other performance-based exercises may be utilized.
A passing score must be achieved on the Oral/Performance Examination in order to continue in the selection process and be placed/ranked on the Eligible List Score Report.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance
Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check including FBI fingerprints and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1 every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.
Customs Clearance
Candidates for employment with San Francisco International Airport require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Customs Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1 every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access a requirement for this position may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 19 Part 122 Sections 181 or 189.
Medical Examination:
Prior to appointment candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine his/her ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established so applicants can view the ranks final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information including names of applicants on the eligible list shall not be made public unless required by law. However an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g. as a result of appeals) as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
To find Departments which use this classification please see Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments..
Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three (3) pending the Unions approval for an expansion rule. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement including requirements time periods and other particulars except when superseded by federal state or local laws rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is abuse of discretion or no rational basis for establishing the position description the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
Additional Information :
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Where to Apply
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit begin your application process. Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address not a shared or work email to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact exam analyst Charlene Cun at .
Recruitment ID: PBT-
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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