Heavy Duty Mechanic/Automotive Machinist (7323) &; Citywide (Eligible List ID: )
Company: City and County of San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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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
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