City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, the Automotive Transit Shop Supervisor I oversees a maintenance division of the San Francisco Municipal Railway responsible for the repair and maintenance of automotive, transit and heavy-duty vehicles.

Positions allocated to the Automotive Transit Shop Supervisor I job code function as the supervisor of an entire maintenance shop.   Positions in this job code are distinguished from those in the Automotive Mechanic Supervisor I job code in that the latter function as second line supervisors and have limited management responsibilities.

Positions in this job code supervise Automotive Mechanic Supervisor I, Automotive Mechanic Assistant Supervisor job codes and other shop personnel.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.  Duties in this job code vary depending on the assignment.

1.    Oversees a division that is responsible for servicing and repairing automotive, transit and heavy-duty vehicles of the San Francisco Municipal Railway.
2.    Interacts and communicates with other divisions within Municipal Railway, as well as other City Departments regarding maintenance, materials, facilities, schedules, staffing and other issues that pertain to the operation of the division.
3.    Projects and prepares a schedule of preventive maintenance and/or repair to the fleet of vehicles in the division; includes both long range and short range planning.
4.    Trains and directs subordinate personnel in proper policies and procedures regarding repair and maintenance of Muni equipment, safety procedures and other job-related issues.
5.    Ensures all safety measures are operative and are being followed; facilitates and coordinates routine internal and external regulatory compliance practices as they relate to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Municipal Railway Safety division.
6.    Prepares, administers and monitors the budget for the division and prepares cost estimates for maintenance and repair division; coordinates vendor and purchasing activities for procurement of supplies, tools, equipment and services.
7.    Writes reports, memos, directives and other relevant documentation related to facility, personnel, equipment and maintenance.
8.    Maintains accurate records of all maintenance work, personnel actions and other related issues.
9.    Establishes standards and enforces existing policies and procedures regarding quality of work, employee performance and maintenance schedule.
10.    Identifies trends in maintenance of diesel and transit equipment and plans accordingly; includes adjusting schedules, ordering/recovering parts and equipment, and projecting future work schedules.
11.    Evaluates the performance of subordinate employees and prepares performance evaluations, recommends training and if needed, conducts and documents disciplinary actions; and personally inspects the work of subordinates.
12.    Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of: automotive, transit and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance, including tools, equipment, and preventive maintenance; methods and procedures used to ensure the safety of individuals; proper use of safety equipment and familiarity with applicable safety regulations set by OSHA, DOT and other monitoring agencies.

Ability to:  supervise through assigning, overseeing, evaluating and coordinating the work of subordinates in an automotive shop; identify and establish priorities for maintenance and repair work and project long-range goals, activities and timetables for projects; interact with people in a manner that demonstrates concern for the individual and sensitivity to personal difference and feelings; speak in a precise, courteous and understandable manner, effectively communicating with peers, superiors subordinates and persons from other departments and agencies; write clearly, appropriately and effectively, appropriately documenting and maintaining records related to job activities.

1.    Two (2) years of second level supervisory experience overseeing a division in which transit or automotive, transit or heavy-duty vehicles are serviced; OR

2.    Four (4) years of experience supervising the maintenance and repair of automotive, transit or heavy-duty vehicles.

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.  Some positions may require obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Class B driver license with appropriate endorsements as required by the DMV within six (6) months of notification.

Amended:    2/26/03, 6/8/18

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.