7458-Switch Repairer

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Switch Repairer

Job Code: 7458

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, maintains, cleans, oils, and adjusts a variety of track switches, safety latches, turntables, diamonds, connecting rods and floating heel blocks; replaces switch points, connecting rods, mechanisms, springs, nuts and bolts for surface, subway, and Cable Car railway track.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 7458 Switch Repairer is distinguished from the 7251 Track Maintenance Worker Supervisor I in that the latter performs more complex and difficult duties and supervises a group of track maintenance workers and switch repairers.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, 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. Cleans and lubricates all moving parts of track switches and cleans out drains and channels in switch boxes.

2. Adjusts, repairs and/or replaces defective or worn out parts of switches to assure their proper working order.

3. Inspects electrical and manual track switches throughout the railway system including LRV surface, subway track, and cable car systems on a daily basis to ensure switches are operating correctly.

4. Drives a truck to and from switch locations throughout the City in order to inspect and repair switches.

5. Maintains a safe work environment at the location of the switch repair work by placing warning cones for traffic and parking truck in proper place as well as wearing safety jackets, shoes, etc.

6. Maintains inventory of supplies for repair and/or replacement of switches and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low.

7. Keeps a maintenance log of all sites inspected and all parts used in order to have an accurate record of all maintenance and preventive maintenance work on switches.

8. Writes incident and defect reports for parts and job site accidents reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: basic electrical theory; the proper use and care of basic hand tools; and safety procedures and the proper use of safety equipment and gear.

Ability and Skill to: maintain, inspect, service and repair mechanical components necessary for switch repair work; lift 90 pound sacks of sand; lift switch points (with assistance which weigh up to 200 pounds) and other heavy equipment; speak in an understandable manner and understand verbal and written instructions; communicate in writing in order to prepare forms, logs, and reports; and drive a truck.

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:

Experience: Two (2) years of verifiable experience in the maintenance, inspection and repair of railway tracks, track switches, or related track components.

License and Certification: Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 7251 Track Maintenance Worker Supervisor I

From: 7540 Track Maintenance Worker

ORIGINATION DATE: 05/07/1973

AMENDED DATE: 06/04/2002; 03/30/2016; 12/20/2018

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

BUSINESS UNIT(S): 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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