City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, performs skilled journey-level mechanical, electronic and electrical work in connection with the maintenance and repair of electrically powered transit equipment and vehicles (including, but not limited to: trolley coaches, street cars, light rail vehicles and cable cars).Performs related duties as required.

Nature of work:  Some positions require considerable physical effort to perform mechanical tasks on top of, under, inside and around large transit vehicles and confined, small areas.  May require exposure to high voltage wires and other potentially hazardous working conditions; and work in adverse weather or work conditions such as rain, cold, dirt, dust and/or in traffic.  Some positions require normal color vision.  Incumbents may be assigned to any shift including night, weekends and holidays.

This class encompasses a range of levels from entrance through the fully experienced journey level. This class is distinguished from the automotive series by its responsibility for maintenance of electrically powered vehicles.  It is distinguished from the 7380 Electrical Transit Mechanic, Assistant Supervisor and 7253 Electrical Transit Mechanic Supervisor I which are supervisory classes.

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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. Diagnoses, replaces and/or repairs worn or defective electrical, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical, HVAC, or hydraulic equipment/parts on Muni Railway equipment, including, but not limited to: street cars, trolley coaches, cable cars and light rail vehicles by replacing affected parts through the process of disconnecting wires and air lines, unbolting worn or defective parts, and rebolting and reconnecting wires and air lines to new parts.

2. Tests, troubleshoots and maintains AC/DC electrical and electronic parts and circuits which include relays, contacts, controllers and batteries using meters, and other testing devices to determine the cause of a faulty circuit/component.

3. Reads and interprets electric, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics for the purpose of trouble shooting systematic problems.

4. Inspects electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment and parts on electrically powered vehicles and cable cars to ensure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.

5. Safely operates and moves electrical transit equipment for shop work, pull-outs and road testing.

6. Assigns electrical transit equipment to operations, including preparing vehicles assignment sheet, obtaining maintenance or repair information from operations, moving transit vehicles and other related vehicles in the yard, and assigning parking location of electrical vehicles.

7. Adheres to all Federal, State and local safety standards and regulations while using tools and heavy equipment and working around high voltage and a highly-pressurized system. .

8. Makes service calls for emergency road repair by driving an electrical transit vehicle or a non-revenue vehicle to the location of the disabled vehicle and examines/repairs the vehicle so it can resume service; may require pushing, towing, or operating  defective vehicles back to the shop.

9. Maintains shop work area by properly storing equipment and tools; this includes cleaning the tools and work area in order to maintain a safe work environment.

10. Generates and maintains appropriate records of road call and vehicle maintenance data; includes operation of computers and may require using computers to input and retrieve work/maintenance data.

11. Notifies supervisor either in writing or verbally of additional needed repairs, parts needed to complete work, unexpected delays/challenges and work completed.

12. Correctly references parts manuals to correctly identify and order replacement parts.

13. Communicate effectively with Central Control, Operations, and others using radios, phones, computers, and other communication devices.

14. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of: the appropriate use of lubricants, fasteners, (bolts, nuts, and screws), electric and electronic parts and components, and wires of various sizes and hazardous materials; the proper safety procedures that must be followed when handling hazardous materials and electrical voltage up to 750 volts or high amperage + or – 1200.  This includes the appropriate and safe use of equipment and machinery, proper attire, and the maintenance of a clean and hazard-free work area.

Ability to:  use tools and electrical testing devices refers to the appropriate use of tools and operation of equipment needed to perform assigned duties.  This includes using various pneumatic tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, cutters and crimpers, torque wrenches, electric/air drills, impact tools and wrenches, multimeter, megger, continuity testers, jacks and hoists, while working with up to 750 volts of DC and/or 208/480 3 phase AC power ; interpret wiring color codes, schematics, parts and other diagrams and to correctly locate wires, air lines, hydraulics and associated components; climb ladders, work in tight confined places; crawl under and work on top of transit vehicles and lift/carry/manipulate machinery weighing up to 50 pounds on a sustained basis without injury; interact with co-workers and members of the public in a manner that demonstrates concern for the individual and sensitivity to personal differences and feelings; exercising tact when dealing with co-workers supervisors and members of the public; maintaining professional manner and demeanor; observing all rules concerning slurs, sexual harassment, etc. exhibiting willingness and flexibility when assigned new tasks; read and understand written documents including memos, instructions, bulletins and maintenance, policy and procedure manuals.; verbally communicate in a clear and concise manner to supervisors and co-workers when speaking about job-related matters; and write clear and accurate descriptions of corrective actions taken including filling out of work order, accident or incident forms and/or mileage reports.

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. 

Four (4) years of verifiable full-time experience as a journey-level mechanic performing troubleshooting, repairs and/or maintenance of electromechanical/ electrical/ electronic and mechanical systems similar to those found in SFMTA light rail and electric trolley vehicles such as, control circuitry, AC/DC motors, generators, inverters, and air conditioning equipment.

Substitutions (Only one of the following may be applied):

i. Graduation from a trade school or technical school approved by the state’s Department of Education with a major course of study in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field, may substitute for two years of the required experience.

ii. Possession of an A.A. or A.S. degree, or higher degree, from an accredited college or university in electromechanical, electrical or electronic technology, or a closely related field, may substitute for two years of the required experience.

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 DATE:    09/25/2015; 06/08/2018

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.