City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, directs the activities of subordinate supervisory and various skilled automotive machinists, mechanical and other personnel engaged in the overhaul, maintenance and repair of a variety of automotive, heavy-duty and off-road vehicles, other types of machinery and equipment.

Class 7277 City Shops Assistant Superintendent is distinguished from subordinate automotive machinist and mechanical supervisors in that the former has responsibility for the oversight of multiple shops, whereas the latter are responsible for the oversight of a single shop or specific fleet maintenance function and their respective skilled journey-level personnel.

Supervises automotive supervisors as well as other subordinate staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, 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 and inspects the work of shop supervisors, mechanics, machinists, welders, metal workers, painters and other personnel engaged in the complete overhaul, maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty automotive or other types of equipment and machinery, such as passenger, construction, fire-engine and emergency type vehicles, diesel, small engine lawn mowers and electric motors, marine equipment, machine tools, mechanical equipment, high pressure system machinery, blowers, fans, fittings, tools, other attached appurtenant devices and component parts.
2. Establishes job priorities and prepares work schedules in connection with various shop operations; oversees clerical and administrative functions, such as data processing, inventory control, bid estimates, purchases, invoices, statements; assists with building security, maintenance and facilities management.
3. Requisitions new and replacement materials, parts and equipment for various shop operations, assists with inventory management, reviews requests for special equipment and tooling, assists with inspection of all deliveries received to ensure conformance with specifications.
4. Inspects shop work in progress and on completion to ensure conformance with instructions and standard overhaul, maintenance and repair procedures.
5. Oversees administration of the operating budget for various shops; prepares and reviews cost estimates, material and time records and reports; estimates major jobs that are to be sent out for repairs.
6. Inspects shop equipment, machinery and tools; assures that shops are maintained in a clean and orderly condition; directs the hazardous materials disposal program.

Knowledge of: the methods, materials, machinery, tools and equipment used in the overhaul, maintenance, repair and adjustment of a wide variety of automotive and other types of machinery and equipment; the operating and preventative maintenance requirements of such equipment; the various shop crafts involved in complete overhaul, maintenance and repair work; related federal, state and local safety laws and regulations.

Ability or Skill to: plan, assign, coordinate and inspect the activities of subordinate supervisory and mechanical personnel; make time and material cost estimates and maintain shop operating records and reports; communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; interact courteously with others and resolve conflicts; use e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing and other computer applications; apply automotive and other types of equipment and machinery maintenance and repair techniques to complex shop and field problems.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D. or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a variety of vehicles, other machinery and equipment of which must have included four (4) years of experience supervising skilled automotive machinists and/or automotive mechanics.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid Class C (or III) driver license.

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Nature of work includes all shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and response to emergencies; physical effort, exposure to hazardous materials and working conditions where minor injuries may occur; prolonged standing and walking; occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs., manual dexterity, squatting, reaching, climbing and crawling, at heights, on streets and roadways. May require the ability to be fitted and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and pass a medical qualification examination for use of appropriate respiratory protection.
PROMOTIVE LINES
From: 7254 Automotive Machinist Supervisor I; 7249 Automotive Mechanic Supervisor I; 7315 Automotive Machinist            Assistant Supervisor; 7382 Automotive Mechanic Assistant Supervisor
ORIGINATION DATE:
AMENDED DATE:	10/05/1961 (Amended & Retitled); 05/16/1963; 10/22/18, 07/05/19
REASON FOR AMENDMENT:	To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.
Business unit(s):	COMMN SFMTA

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