Automotive Mechanic - City And County Of San Francisco - Multiple Departments Citywide - (7381) - (T00095)

The City and County of San Francisco has Automotive Mechanic vacancies with multiple departments Citywide.

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Application Opening: March 25, 2024

Deadline to Apply: April 5, 2024

Compensation Range: $112,762/year

Recruitment ID: T000095 /REF36779U

Role description

Under general supervision, the Automotive Mechanic performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of automotive (gasoline), diesel (heavy duty), hybrid, Battery Electric vehicles, and alternative fuel equipment.

Essential functions of the class include: maintaining, removing, replacing, repairing, overhauling and tuning engines; maintaining repairing, overhauling, adjusting, installing and calibrating automotive diesel, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicle systems; maintaining and repairing, hybrid and battery electric vehicles, high voltage systems and drive systems; maintaining and installing lighting circuits, auxiliary actuating circuits; maintaining, repairing and adjusting vehicle brake systems, vehicle cooling systems, maintaining and repairing vehicle air conditioning systems; vehicle chassis, wheel suspension and articulated bus suspension systems, troubleshooting equipment according to manual specifications; operating shop equipment and machine tools to keep motorized equipment in safe operating condition; completing forms, maintaining paper and electronic records of work performed, time and parts used; and making road calls for emergency repairs. Performs other related duties as required.

Nature of Work: May require considerable physical effort to perform mechanical tasks on top of, under, inside and around equipment. May be exposed to potentially hazardous working conditions: working on or near high voltage batteries, and may work in adverse weather or work conditions such as rain, cold, dirt and dust; and may be assigned to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays.

How to qualify

Training: 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: Possession of a valid California driver's license

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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Note on Departmental Requirements: Some positions may require obtaining a Class A or Class B driver license with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of appointment.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

More information can be found here. Falsifying one's 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.

What else should I know?

Exam Process: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight

• Qualifying): Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire prior to being placed on the eligible list. Failure to complete the questionnaire may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight

• 100%): Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of automotive, diesel, hybrid and alternative fuel equipment, maintenance ability, knowledge of maintenance procedures, knowledge of safety, ability to identify and use tools and shop equipment, ability to read and understand schematics, and diagnostic ability.

• This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review. For your reference, a Multiple-Choice Test Preparation Manual is available on the DHR Website.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only.

A 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 selection 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 24 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact one of the following exam analyst, Pierre Aguirre at pierre.aguirre@sfmta.com PA | CBT-7381-T00095 | Entrance

SFMTA-Specific Conditions of Employment: Candidates who are being considered for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination.

Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that Class 7381 Automotive Mechanic is a "safety-sensitive" position, under regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration (49 CFR Part 655). Federal law requires that all transit employees who perform safety-sensitive functions be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. All applicants for Safety-Sensitive positions shall undergo urine drug testing prior to employment and within 90 days prior to performing Safety-Sensitive functions for the first time.

Receipt by the SFMTA of a negative test result is required prior to the employee being placed on the payroll. A positive, adulterated, negative dilute or substituted test will result in a decision not to hire, and the applicant's name will be removed from the list of eligibles for Safety-Sensitive positions. The SFMTA will not consider hiring any person who tested positive, adulterated, substituted or refused to submit to testing for a minimum of two years following the positive test.

In addition, each applicant who has worked for a Department of Transportation (DOT) - regulated employer(s) within the last two years will be required to sign a consent form, prior to appointment, authorizing SFMTA to obtain information from their prior employers concerning their drug and alcohol test history. Each applicant will also be required to provide SFMTA with information regarding whether, during the last two years, the applicant tested positive or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the applicant applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. SFMTA will not hire any applicant for a safety-sensitive position who fails to provide this information or fails to provide written consent for the release of information from prior employers.

Airport-Specific Conditions of Employment: 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 the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S.

Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S.

Custom 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 120.9.1, 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.

Terms of Announcement: 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. [Note:

The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at Careers at City and County of San Francisco (smartrecruiters.com).] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules

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.