Career Opportunity

Automotive Service Worker (7410) - Citywide - (T00140)

Recruitment: REF51308P

Published: July 08, 2025

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About:

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM.

The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Application Opening:  July 07, 2025

Deadline to Apply:  July 11, 2025

Compensation Range:  $78,572 - $95,446 annually

Recruitment ID:  CBT-7410-T00140/ REF51308P

Role description

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in maintaining, servicing, and safety checking of different types of gasoline, diesel, propane, natural gas and alternative fuel source vehicles. Incumbents are responsible for servicing heavy equipment vehicles, such as tractor-trailers and/or bulldozers.

Essential Duties

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Operates a variety of automotive servicing equipment and hand tools such as tow trucks, service trucks/pushers and forklifts; wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers, in order to ensure that city, transit and off-road vehicles are maintained and repaired.

2. Responds to automotive service requests by making non-safety related determinations as to whether city, transit and off-road vehicles can be repaired immediately or have to be taken to shop for on-site repairs; and towing disabled vehicles to a service center, in order to ensure that troubled vehicles are attended to and maintained to be operational.

3. Operates the refueling station and/or the tire shop by dispensing correct fuel (diesel, gasoline, propane or natural gas); checking oil levels; washing, cleaning, vacuuming and steaming of vehicles; inspecting tires and properly repairing tires mounted on solid or split rim wheels; maintaining correct tire stock; and ordering replacements in facilities requiring tire service, in order to ensure that city, transit and off-road vehicles are operational and safe.

4. Performs regular maintenance on vehicles by conducting regular and preventative checks such as visual safety checks of vehicles as required; inspecting the fluid levels of differential; checking brakes; and checking, changing and replenishing fluids, filters and cooling systems in order to ensure that vehicles are operational.

5. Makes minor repairs on disabled vehicles by inspecting/repairing vehicles for mechanical problems; and salvaging equipment for later assessments, as required by the supervisor, so vehicles can resume service.

6. Maintains shop area cleanliness by correctly disposing of refuse and debris; cleaning shop floors; operating a ride board floor scrubber; using a shop spill kit when necessary; properly storing hazardous materials such as cleaning solvents; and storing equipment in a proper location in order to ensure that the work area is safe.

7. Prepares routine records by correctly filling out vehicle maintenance forms, job work orders, vehicle trouble reports, incident/accident reports, vendor purchase orders, requisition forms, and billing charges to Departments for automotive services, in order to ensure correct work flow on all automotive maintenance jobs. May utilize a computer for data entry.

8. Assists automotive mechanics by applying and releasing the brakes for inspections; replacing batteries and battery cables, vehicle lights, light bulbs, head lamps, wiper blades, belts, and radiator hoses; steam cleaning of parts for later assessment; checking the condition and pressure of tires, as required by the supervisor, in order to ensure safe operation of vehicles.

9. Operates service vehicles by driving, towing and/or pushing disabled vehicles with or without passengers to a safe location for repairs and/or for storage, in order to ensure that city, transit, and off-road vehicles are serviced immediately.

10. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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

Education/Training:

A certificate of completion of coursework in Automotive Mechanic from an accredited academic, trade or technical institution with a minimum of six months . Coursework in Auto Body, Fender or Welding may not be substituted for coursework in Auto Mechanics; OR

Experience:

One (1) year of full-time experience performing semi-skilled work in maintaining, servicing, and safety-checking of gasoline, diesel or alternative fuel source vehicles.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Notes:
Some positions may require possession of or the ability to obtain the following licenses or driver's license endorsements within six months of appointment:

A valid California Class A driver's license to drive heavy equipment;
A valid California class B driver's license with P (Passenger) endorsement and no air brake restriction;
A valid M1 endorsement to drive motorcycles;
A valid X endorsement to drive tank and handle hazardous materials vehicles.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

Selection Process:

(General Exam Process Information) 

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight - 100%):

Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of automotive service; knowledge of tools and equipment used in automotive servicing; knowledge of safety regulations and procedures; human relations ability; and written communication. This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

For your reference, a Multiple-Choice Test Preparation Manual is available on the DHR website: http://www.sfdhr.org/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=18426.

Eligibility List/Score Report:

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Director of Human Resources or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 24 months and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Human Resources.

What else should I know?

Terms of Announcement:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.] 

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at Civil Service Commission | San Francisco (sf.gov)

Medical Examination/Drug Testing: 

Candidates who are being considered for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that 7410 Automotive Service Worker 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 their prior employers concerning their 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.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance:

Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance:

This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Customs Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Background Investigation:

Prior to employment with the San Francisco Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting. Criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be fingerprinted.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

1. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/
2. Type “7410” into the "Search by class or keyword" field
3. Click the link to open the job ad
4. Select the “Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact the exam analyst, Renee.Strain@sfmta.com. RS | CBT-7410-T00140| E

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.