City and County of San Francisco

The Wire Rope Maintenance Mechanic is a journey-level position responsible for the maintenance and operation of the wire rope cable traction system in the Cable Car Division of the Municipal Railway.

Under the supervision of the 7286 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Supervisor, the 7472 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic works under general supervision as the fully trained journey-level mechanic in this series. This class is distinguished from class 7473 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Trainee in that the latter is the trainee position. 7472 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanics train and mentor 7473 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Trainees.

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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 class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1.    Inspects cables for defects.

2.    Repairs, splices and lubricates traction cables.

3.    Splices fiber and wire rope slings, including manufacturing wire components for cable car braking systems.

4.    Performs proper rigging responsibilities to complete necessary tasks.

5.    Installs new cables; adjusts and maintains cable and related equipment.

6.    Inspects, repairs and installs sheaves, lagging and component parts.

7.    Oversees the activities of crews assigned to cable repair.

8.    Operates overhead crane and machinery and non-revenue motor vehicles.

9.    Completes daily reports and other related documentation.

10. Trains and mentors Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Trainees.

11. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Knowledge of: techniques for splicing fiber and wire rope slings, including eye-splicing, long splicing and knot tying; rigging; tools, materials and equipment used in wire rope cable maintenance; safety methods and procedures, including all applicable OSHA regulations in connection with cable splicing and repair activities.

Ability and Skill to: Promote and maintain effective personal relations and communications; maintain a professional demeanor; produce results based on project time-frames; deal effectively under pressure; listen with understanding and comprehension; utilize related electronic communication technology such as 2-way radios and cell phones; write and speak clearly and effectively; appropriately document and maintain records; operate non-revenue motor vehicles.

Three years of verifiable wire rope cable splicing experience which must include eye-splicing, long splicing, knot tying in fiber rope, and rigging (One year of experience must have been in Class 7473 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Trainee); OR

Two years of experience in Class 7473 Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Trainee; OR

Three (3) years of journey-level work experience in the operation and maintenance of a wire rope traction cable system and its related component parts and equipment.  This must include experience in installing, repairing and long splicing wire rope traction cable.

Note:  Experience in electrical wire splicing, telecommunication cable splicing, fiber optic cable splicing or related fields, is not qualifying.

Possession of a Class C driver license.

The nature of work involves considerable physical effort to perform mechanical tasks. Incumbents may be required to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays; wear personal protective equipment (PPE); lift up to 98 lbs; work in adverse weather and conditions such as rain, cold, dirt and dust, and work in narrow, awkward, and confined spaces and in very noisy surroundings around machinery. May work in hot environments and work in close proximity of others.

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.