City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, the Electrical Transit Mechanic Supervisor I, supervises on an assigned shift, through subordinate supervisors, a crew of service and craft personnel, responsible for maintenance, repair and service of trolley coaches, street cars, light rail vehicles (LRVs) or cable cars.

The 7253 Electrical Transit Mechanic Supervisor I is the second-level supervisor in the electrical transit mechanic series. This job code is distinguished from job code 7380 Electrical Transit Mechanic Assistant Supervisor in that the latter supervises directly a small group of subordinate mechanical, crafts and service personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair and service of vehicles.   The next higher job code 7216 Electrical Transit Shop Supervisor I is responsible for the planning, coordination and the overall management of a transit shop.

Incumbents in this job code supervise the 7380 Electrical Transit Mechanic Assistant Supervisor as well as their subordinate staff and others, as necessary.  They may also fill in for the 7216 Electrical Transit Shop Supervisor I.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, 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.

1. Supervises a shift of supervisory, maintenance and service personnel, responsible for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic services and repair of trolley coaches, street cars, light rail vehicles (LRV) or cable cars.

2. Evaluates the maintenance needs of transit vehicles, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment; and develops and reviews preventive maintenance plans and procedures.

3. Establishes goals and objectives for the shop/shift; plans and implements budgets.

4. Monitors the development and advancement of subordinates. 

5. Oversees the maintenance of records and documents related to employees, and other documents related to the service, repair, and maintenance of transit vehicles; uses a computer and computer related programs.

6. Oversees and conducts safety meetings and training to ensure compliance with state and federal safety regulations (includes hazardous materials), MUNI wide objectives, etc.

7. Coordinates responses to derailments and accidents by visiting and inspecting sites.   

8. Coordinates with outside vendors and interdepartmental support shops to ensure the availability of equipment and supplies.

9. Inspects shop equipment, machinery, and tools; provides direction to subordinate supervisors in the cleaning and day-to-day maintenance of all rolling stock, shops, and yards.

10. Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge of: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and electronic maintenance procedures for planning and scheduling service and repairs of transit vehicles; electrical testing and inspection procedures and practices; safety regulations, regulatory agency requirements and shop safety procedures, including hazardous materials as they relate to electrical transit vehicles; preventative maintenance to institute procedures to make repairs before a breakdown occurs, anticipate problems, and be proactive rather than reactive.

Ability to: effectively plan, prioritize, assign, train and direct subordinate staff in the repair, maintenance and service of transit vehicles; assist the professional development of staff through training, coaching and performance evaluation;  speak clearly and effectively, listen and elicit information, give oral instructions, answer questions, express ideas and explain work-related information to others; prepare and maintain documents and reports related to the repair, service and maintenance of electrical transit vehicles, prepare budgets and various needs assessments using computers and related programs; relate tactfully and effectively with other personnel, representatives of other departments or division managers, subordinates and the public; develop solutions to complex maintenance problems involving policies, methods, techniques and procedures; operate a motor vehicle; use a computer and related computer programs.

Three (3) years of verifiable full-time experience supervising the electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair of mass transit equipment and vehicles.

Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Some positions may require possession of a valid DMV Medical Examiner’s Certificate as a condition of assignment to such position(s).

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: 01/06/16, 06/08/18

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.