City and County of San Francisco

Automotive Transit Equipment Supervisor (#7212)

$76.50-$92.98 Hourly / $13,260.00-$16,116.00 Monthly / $159,120.00-$193,388.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general direction, is responsible for directing the maintenance, repair, major overhaul and servicing activities in several large automotive transit equipment shops; plans, assigns and directs the activities of large groups of mechanical craftsmen and service personnel engaged in such work; and performs related duties as required.
Requires major overall responsibility for: coordinating, enforcing and assisting in developing existing maintenance and repair methods and operations; making regular important contacts with other departmental personnel and outside organizations in connection with automotive transit equipment maintenance and repair activities; preparing, checking and reviewing important shop and vehicle operating reports and records.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Directs, through subordinate foremen, the maintenance, repair, major overhaul and servicing of diesel and gasoline buses and nonrevenue automotive equipment for the municipal transit system.

2. Supervises clerical and record keeping activities, including the preparation and maintenance of equipment records, cost details, operating statistics and accident records.

3. Reviews, approves and forwards requisitions for equipment, parts, materials and supplies; interviews manufacturers' representatives relative to the use of materials and supplies for maintenance and repair activities.

4. Participates in establishing inspection and repair procedures for automotive transit equipment and in the installation of shop standards and procedures relative to tolerance and wear limits of equipment components.

5. Reviews and analyzes various statistical operating records relative to possible method or procedural changes to assure more adequate maintenance and repair of automotive transit equipment.

6. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires comprehensive knowledge of: the characteristics, uses and operating and repair requirements of automotive transit equipment; the principles, methods and procedures of operating large automotive transit equipment shops; principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in machine shop work; automotive transit equipment preventative maintenance, practices and methods.
Requires considerable ability to: prepare and maintain shop and equipment records; compute costs of operations relative to the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment; plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel; deal tactfully and effectively with subordinate personnel and representatives of outside organizations.

Experience and Training

Requires completion of high school, supplemented by at least seven years of progressively responsible mechanical experience in the maintenance, repair, overhaul and servicing of automotive equipment, including three years of responsible supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License or Certificate

Requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.

Disaster Service Workers

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.

CLASS: 7212; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;