7254-Automotive Machinist Supervisor I

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: AUTOMOTIVE MACHINIST SUPERVISOR I

Job Code: 7254

DEFINITION

Under direction, this position supervises a group of skilled automotive machinists in connection with major overhaul and reconditioning of all types of automotive, heavy truck and off-road equipment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 7254 Automotive Machinist Supervisor I is distinguished from the 7315 Automotive Machinist Assistant Supervisor in that the former performs more complex and difficult duties and supervises a larger group of automotive machinists and mechanics.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises a group of skilled automotive machinists, heavy duty mechanics and other subordinate staff.

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. Plans and coordinates work assignments for group of automotive machinists engaged in disassembling, overhauling, repairing and installing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assemblies in heavy duty and off-road equipment, using hand, power and machine tools including lathes, grinders, hydraulic and drill presses and welding equipment.

2. Supervises work activities of automotive machinists; inspects and reviews work in progress and completed work to assure conformance with instructions and standard machine shop practices.

3. Inspects and reviews work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance to standard procedure.

4. Inspects shop equipment, machinery and facilities to assure proper maintenance and cleanliness.

5. Prepares drawing and sketches in connection with the fabrication of tools and safety devices for machine shop use.

6. Requisitions supplies, parts and shop equipment. Maintains inventory records to ensure proper quality and quantity.

7. Prepares cost estimates on work orders and repairs.

8. Trains and develops subordinate staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in machine shop work; various metals and their characteristics and methods of cutting and machining them; machine shop safety devices and precautions.

Ability and Skill to: Plan, assign and supervise the activities of subordinate craftsmen; maintain shop operating records and prepare related reports; prepare drawings and sketches in connection with machine shop work.

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:

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D. or High School Proficiency Examination)

Experience:

A combination of journey-level experience and/or four (4)-year apprenticeship training as an automotive machinist or heavy-duty mechanic totaling eight (8) 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; two (2) years of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid Class C (or III) driver's license.

Eligible to obtain a Class B (or II) driver license and Medical Certificate at the time of appointment.

Substitution:

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 occur. May be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays. Some positions may require possession of a Class A (or I) driver license with Medical Certificate.

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 7315 Automotive Machinist Assistant Supervisor

ORIGINATION DATE: 06/22/1961

AMENDED DATE: 7/1/77 (Retitled); 09/02/99; 03/08/17

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills& abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA

Standard information

Disaster service work

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.

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