Heavy Duty Mechanic/Automotive Machinist (7323) &; Citywide (Eligible List ID: )

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Job description

Heavy Duty Mechanic/Automotive Machinist (7323) Citywide (Eligible List ID: )

Recruitment: REF44121I

Published: August 27, 2024

Department: Citywide

Job class:

Salary range: $123,864.00 - $123,864.00

Role type: Permanent Civil Service

Hours: Full-time

Exam type: Class Based Test

Rule: Rule of the List

List type: Entrance

About:

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAMINATION

• Application Opening: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

• Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through October 8, 2024 (11:59 PM) and will close any time thereafter.

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 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.

Role description

Under general supervision, the 7323 Heavy Duty Mechanic/Automotive Machinist performs skilled machinist work in the maintenance, repair, rebuild, overhaul and service of heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and/or power-driven equipment, such as diesel trucks and buses, firefighting vehicles, compressors, alternators, generators, air compressors, air dryers, graders, backhoes, tractors, gas/diesel engines, automatic transmissions, differentials, small engines (lawn mowers, etc.), wheel chair lifts and electric motors (on carts, etc.).



Examples of Important and Essential Duties:



• Maintains, repairs, rebuilds, overhauls and services heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and/or power-driven equipment using hand tools, precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial bore gauges, calipers, etc.), power tools and machine tools such as lathes, mill, iron worker, drill presses, grinders and other machine tools.

• Diagnoses malfunctions using test equipment, manufacturers specifications and repair manuals and observation in the shop and in the field to determine needed repairs.

• Designs, fabricates and welds parts (MIG, TIG, ARC welding).

• Drives City vehicles and/or operates equipment to diagnose malfunctions and to conduct final inspection of work completed.

• Inspects, tests and reviews vehicles and/or equipment as part of the preventive maintenance program.

• Maintains records of equipment mileage, service/repair logs, materials and parts logs, equipment and parts orders.

• Assists with ordering supplies, parts and materials necessary for the maintenance, repair and servicing of equipment and vehicles.

• Responds to incoming emergency calls and may go to the site of the breakdown; may tow vehicles.

• Performs related duties as required.

Nature of Work: involves some physical effort and considerable dexterity in the use of the fingers, limbs and body; wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); continuous exposure to physical and working conditions where minor injuries may occur. May be required to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:

A combination of journey-level experience and/or apprenticeship training as an automotive machinist or heavy-duty mechanic totaling six (6) years in which the major duties were disassembling, repairing, overhauling and installing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic assemblies in heavy duty and off-road vehicles and power-driven equipment. To be considered qualifying, this experience must include the use of machine tools such as valve re-facers, hydraulic and drill presses, lathes and grinders.

License and Certification:

Possession of at least a Class C (or III) driver license at the time of application; ability to obtain a Class B (or II) driver license and Medical Certificate at the time of appointment.

Positions at some city departments require that the candidate must be able to obtain a Class A (or I) driver license with Medical Certificate within twelve (12) months of the time of appointment. Failure to maintain the required license may be cause for termination.



Substitution:

Completion of a CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized Automotive Machinist apprenticeship program as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority will substitute for the six (6) years combined work experience. Applicants who are anticipated to complete such an apprenticeship program within the 12 months following the filing deadline will be admitted to the examination and will be placed under general waiver until the Certificate of Completion is issued.



Note(s):

A. Experience solely as a passenger car mechanic, aircraft or stationary engine mechanic is not qualifying.

B. Experience in a machine shop that does not involve all the duties listed is not qualifying.

C. Applicants should clearly indicate the types of machine tools they have used in the work experience section on their application.

D. Candidates who successfully pass the examination for this recruitment and are anticipated to complete an approved CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized Automotive Machinist apprenticeship program within 12 months following the filing deadline will be placed on the eligible list under general waiver and will not be eligible to compete for positions until presentation of their Certificate of Completion. Once presented, the analyst will remove the waiver and the candidate will be eligible to compete in future certifications for the remaining duration of the eligible list.

E. One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Verification:

Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on and for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Note: Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Selection Procedure/Examination Requirements

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

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):

Candidates will be emailed a required MQSQ to complete as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Written Examination (Weight 100%):

Candidates deemed to meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an in-person written multiple-choice examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas, which may include, but not be limited to: knowledge of heavy duty mechanics; skill with hand, power and machinist tools; troubleshooting skills; ability to use electrical testing equipment; ability to read and use specifications and repair manuals; and knowledge of safety procedures. A passing score must be achieved on the written exam in order to continue in the selection process. This is a standardized examination, and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Eligible 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 . click apply for full job details

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