7381-Automotive Mechanic

Automotive Mechanic - City and County of San Francisco Multiple Departments Citywide - (7381) - (T00095)

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

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Application Opening : March 25, 2024

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Deadline to Apply : April 5, 2024

Compensation Range : $112,762 / year

Recruitment ID : T000095 / REF36779U

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.

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.

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 Pierre Aguirre at [email protected].

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 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.

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, 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.

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