7473-Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic Trainee

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY

JOB CODE TITLE: WIRE ROPE CABLE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TRAINEE

JOB CODE: 7473

BUSINESS UNIT: SFMTA

DEFINITION

The Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic Trainee is an entry (sub-journey) level position in the Cable Car Division of the Municipal Railway.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 7473 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic Trainee works directly under the oversight of the 7472 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic or under the supervision of the 7286 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Supervisor. This class is distinguished from class 7472 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic in that the latter is the journey-level position, which trains and mentors 7473 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Trainees.

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. Under direct oversight, participates in on-the-job training including, but not limited to, the following:

a. inspects cables for defects.

b. repairs, splices and lubricates traction cables.

c. splices fiber and wire rope slings.

d. performs proper rigging responsibilities to complete necessary tasks.

e. installs new cables, adjusts and maintains cable and related equipment.

f. inspects, repairs and installs sheaves, lagging and component parts.

g. operates overhead crane and machinery.

h. completes daily reports and other related documentation.

2. Operates non-revenue motor vehicles.

3. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: tools, materials and equipment used in wire rope maintenance work; tools and equipment used to splice, repair and replace wire rope cables; splicing fiber and wire rope slings, including eye splicing, long splicing, and knot tying; rigging; safety methods and procedures, including all applicable OSHA regulations in connection with cable splicing and repair activities.

Ability and Skill to: write clearly and effectively; communicate by conversing clearly and effectively with co-workers and others; utilize related electronic communication technology such as 2-way radios and cell phones; understand and follow instruction; work cooperatively with co-workers at all levels; operate non-revenue motor vehicles.

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.

Experience:

One (1) year of industrial rope splicing or steel wire rope splicing experience; OR

One (1) year of mechanical experience working with repairing and maintaining propulsion cable machinery equipment and components.

Note: Experience in electrical wire splicing, telecommunication cable splicing, fiber optic cable splicing or related fields, is not qualifying.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Possession of a Class C driver license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The nature of work involves considerable physical effort to perform mechanical tasks. Incumbents may be required to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays; wear personal protective equipment (PPE); lift up to 98 lbs; work in adverse weather and work conditions such as rain, cold, dirt and dust, and work in narrow, awkward, confined spaces and in very noisy surroundings around machinery. May work in hot environments and work in close proximity of others.

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 7472 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic

From: Entrance

ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: 5/7/2021

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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