City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all street railway tracks and roadbeds including facilities in the subway (LRV) system, or for the repair and maintenance of all cable car tracks and roadbeds; directs the activities of a large and varied group of subordinates engaged in such work; and performs related duties as required.

This classification is responsible for supervising the maintenance of all track and related switches and roadways for the cable car or street railway and subway system of the Municipal Railway. This class may receive supervision from professional engineering personnel.

1. Plans, assigns and directs the activities of a large group of craftsmen and labor employees engaged in the maintenance of street railway and subway (LRV) system tracks and roadbeds or tracks and roadbeds for the cable car system; makes assignment of track crews to various jobs at different locations throughout the City.

2. Inspects work in progress at various sites to assure conformance with established procedures and instructions; advises and instructs on work methods and procedures.

3. Prepares and checks estimates for labor, materials, supplies and equipment for various work projects involving track maintenance; approves expenditures for materials and supplies; plans and coordinates maintenance programs and procedures.

4. Investigates and reports on complaints due to worn or broken rails, depressions or cave-ins; makes arrangements for the repair of defects discovered.

5. Keeps daily records of activities of track crews, checking manpower and required repairs against foreman's report; checks and reviews all time cards.

6. Orders and checks delivery of track maintenance materials and supplies.

7. Estimates cost of rail or switch renewal; makes reports of work completed and in progress; directs the distribution of costs for labor, materials and supplies.

8. Participates in the preparation of annual budget estimates and supporting information; makes efficient use of budgetary appropriations for the work areas supervised by utilization of manpower, materials and supplies.

Requires a good knowledge of: The techniques, procedures, tools, materials and equipment necessary to track maintenance and repair work: the street and cable car track system: the maintenance and repair of subway track facilities and other related transit support facilities in the subway system.

Requires ability to: Plan, assign and direct the activities of a large and diversified work force; analyze track maintenance and repair requirements and make accurate time and materials cost estimates: deal effectively and courteously with subordinates, representatives of outwide organizations and the general public.

Requires completion of high school, supplemented by at least five years of progressively responsible railway track and roadbed maintenance and repair experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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.