Career Opportunity

Pre-Apprentice Automotive Mechanic and Machinist - Transit Division - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (9940)

Recruitment: RTF0127396-01153269

Published: October 06, 2022

Accepting applications until: November 30, 2022

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About:

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or “the agency”) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city. As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network. The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city. The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.

Role description

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt - Part Time – This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: Thursday, October 6, 2022

Application Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Salary: $23.1375/Hour*
* More details provided when you apply.

The 9940 Pre-Apprentice Automotive Mechanic and Machinist performs semi-skilled trainee work designed to introduce career options and role models in connection with the operation, maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles. As part of a Pre-Apprenticeship program, incumbents learn about the work environment, required skilled mechanical work, and real-life experience to help them find employment as an apprentice and eventually as a journey mechanic.

18-week training program, teaches basic technical and job-readiness skills to prepare participants for a IAM Local 1414 Registered Apprenticeship for the Automotive Mechanic, Machinist, Auto Body Painter, or Body and Fender Repairer. Includes academic training through City College of San Francisco as well as paid on-the-job experience.

Under immediate supervision, the 9940 Pre-Apprentice Automotive Mechanic performs semi-skilled trainee work designed to introduce career options and role models in connection with the operation, maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles. As part of a Pre-Apprenticeship program, incumbents learn about the work environment, required skilled mechanical work, and real-life experience to help them find employment as an apprentice and eventually as a journey mechanic. Positions allocated to the 9940 Pre-Apprentice Automotive Mechanic job code function as trainees.

Distinguishing Features

The 9940 Pre-Apprentice Automotive Mechanic is distinguished from 7383 Apprentice Automotive Mechanic 1, 7384 Apprentice Automotive Mechanic 2, and journey level 7381 Automotive Mechanic in that the former is a component of a preparatory program that grooms individuals who want to begin an apprenticeship for Automotive Mechanic.

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.

• Observes and assists repairs and overhauls of a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Observes and assists the maintenance, removal, repair, overhaul installation and tuning of engines.
• Observes and assists the maintenance, repair, overhaul, adjustment, installation and calibration of automotive, diesel, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicle fuel systems.
• Observes and assists the maintenance and installation of lighting circuits and auxiliary actuating circuits.
• Observes and assists the maintenance, repair, overhaul and adjustment of vehicle brake systems, vehicle cooling systems, vehicle chassis, wheel suspension, and articulated bus suspension systems.
• Observes and assists the operation of shop equipment and machine tools.
• Observes and assists the troubleshooting of equipment problems.
• Observes and assists on a road call.
• Observes and assists the completion of paper and electronic forms and records on work performed, time and parts used.

Nature of work:

May require exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and hazardous work situations; handling hazardous materials and waste; occasional lifting heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds and carrying them for moderate distances; wearing required safety equipment, such as a respirator or dust mask; wearing specialized clothing such as mechanic coveralls, safety vest, etc.; walking or standing for extended periods of time. Some positions may require the use of a computer.

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment; AND
2. Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D or High School Proficiency Examination) within three (3) months of appointment; AND
3. Possess a valid California Driver’s License within three (3) months of appointment.

Notes:

• Must successfully pass the City and County of San Francisco pre-employment medical and drug test.
• Proof of age indicating that you are 18 years of age or older. Copy of a valid California Identification Card or Driver’s License is acceptable.
• Requires possession of a High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D or High School Proficiency Examination) and obtaining a valid California Driver’s License within three (3) months of appointment. Failure to obtain the appropriate driver's license within the specified time period may be cause for separation.

What else should I know?

MEDICAL EXAM:
Candidates who are being considered for appointment for positions, may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will not be allowed to proceed. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT:
Applicants for positions in this classification who are not currently employed by the City and County of San Francisco in a safety-sensitive position represented by Local 1414, are required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. All employees in this classification may also be subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion or after a work-related accident.

Note:
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that Class 9940 Pre-Apprentice 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. All applicants for safety-sensitive positions shall undergo urine drug testing prior to employment and within 90 days prior to performing safety-sensitive functions for the first time. Receipt by the SFMTA of a negative test result is required prior to the employee being placed on the payroll. A positive, adulterated, negative dilute or substituted test will result in a decision not to hire, and the applicant’s name will be removed from the list of eligibles for safety-sensitive positions. The SFMTA will not consider hiring any person who tested positive, adulterated, substituted or refused to submit to testing for a minimum of two years following the positive test. In addition, each applicant who has worked for a Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated employer(s) within the last two years will be required to sign a consent form, prior to appointment, authorizing SFMTA to obtain information from his/her prior employers concerning his/her drug and alcohol test history. Each applicant will also be required to provide SFMTA with information regarding whether, during the last two years, the applicant tested positive or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the applicant applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. SFMTA will not hire any applicant for a safety-sensitive position who fails to provide this information or fails to provide written consent for the release of information from prior employers.

VERIFICATION:
Please submit:

• resume
• two (2) letters of recommendation

ALL applicants must submit and attach a verification of qualifying education at the time of filing and a copy of one of the types of identification below, or the application may be rejected:
- High School Diploma - OR - High School Transcript - OR
- Copy of receipt for upcoming GED Test in California – or the HiSET in California – or the TASC in California High School Equivalency Tests (HSET) - California has approved the use of three high school equivalency tests (GED®, HiSET®, and TASC™) for students 18 years old and older, and 17 years old in some instances, for the purpose of receiving a California High School Equivalency Certificate.
- AND - Copy of current valid CA Class C Driver’s License - OR - Current CA DMV Learner's Permit - OR - Copy of DMV print out showing expired or suspended CA Class C Driver’s License - OR - Copy of temporary CA Class C Driver’s License

Note: 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.

For questions or inquiries, please contact: Margot Reed,
Manager, Apprenticeship, Internship, Fellowship, and Job Training Programs at Margot.Reed@sfmta.com.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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 (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), 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.