7382-Automotive Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

Job description

SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLE: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR CODE: 7382

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under general supervision, during an assigned shift, performs skilled mechanical work in connection with the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a variety of automotive equipment; exercises work direction over a small group of subordinate mechanical 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 '

Nature of work involves: considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; continuous exposure to physical and working conditions where minor injuries may be incurred.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Assigns maintenance, repair and overhaul jobs to subordinate mechanical craftsmen.

2. Inspects and reviews mechanical maintenance and repair of vehicles to assure conformance with instructions and standard procedures.

3. Maintains records of equipment mileage and service time of component parts of equipment.

4. Inspects incoming equipment for damage and malfunctions and arranges for necessary repairs.

5. Performs a variety of mechanical and appurtenant electrical maintenance &ad repair work on gas and diesel buses, passenger cars and trucks.

6. Operates shop equipment and machine tools such as valve facing and reseating machines, honing machines, pedestal grinders, power back saws, brake rivetors, drill presses, generator testers and other shop equipment within the jurisdiction of this craft in connection with maintenance, repair and overhaul work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Requires completion of high school, supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft and five years of experience as journeyman automotive mechanic, preferably including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills: Requires considerable working knowledge of: the methods, materials, machinery, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a wide variety of automotive equipment; the operating and preventative maintenance requirements of such equipment.

Requires ability to: analyze malfunctions in automotive equipment; determine repair requirements; make time and material cost estimates; maintain shop and vehicle operating records.

Requires considerable skill in the use of tools, machinery and equipment of the trade.

PROMOTIVE LINES:

To: 7249 Automotive Mechanic Supervisor

From: 7381 Automotive Mechanic

Retitled: 7/1/77

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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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