Job Description

The Automotive Service Worker is the fully qualified, semi-skilled level in this series. Incumbents are expected to be able to perform the full range of routine semi and unskilled tasks required to maintain, service, and safety check automotive equipment and vehicles.  Class 7410 is distinguished from class 7412 Automotive Service Worker Assistant Supervisor by the latter’s supervisory responsibility and performance of more difficult and complex functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The essential responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Checking for required equipment in department vehicles
• Operates a variety of automotive servicing equipment and hand tools such as tow trucks, service trucks/pushers and forklifts; wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers, in order to ensure that city, transit and off-road vehicles are maintained and repaired.
• Responds to automotive service requests by making non-safety related determinations as to whether city, transit and off-road vehicles can be repaired immediately or have to be taken to shop for on-site repairs; and towing disabled vehicles to a service center, in order to ensure that troubled vehicles are attended to and maintained to be operational.
• Operates the refueling station and/or the tire shop by dispensing correct fuel (diesel, gasoline, propane or natural gas); checking oil levels; washing, cleaning, vacuuming and steaming of vehicles; inspecting tires and properly repairing tires mounted on solid or split rim wheels; maintaining correct tire stock; and ordering replacements in facilities requiring tire service, in order to ensure that city, transit and off-road vehicles are operational and safe.
• Performs regular maintenance on vehicles by conducting regular and preventative checks such as visual safety checks of vehicles as required; inspecting the fluid levels of differential; checking brakes; and checking, changing and replenishing fluids, filters and cooling systems in order to ensure that vehicles are operational.
• Makes minor repairs on disabled vehicles by inspecting/repairing vehicles for mechanical problems; and salvaging equipment for later assessments, as required by the supervisor, so vehicles can resume service.
• Maintains shop area cleanliness by correctly disposing of refuse and debris; cleaning shop floors; operating a “ride board” floor scrubber; using a shop “spill kit” when necessary; properly storing hazardous materials such as cleaning solvents; and storing equipment in a proper location in order to ensure that the work area is safe.
• Prepares routine records by correctly filling out vehicle maintenance forms, job work orders, vehicle trouble reports, incident/accident reports, vendor purchase orders, requisition forms, and billing charges to Departments for automotive services, in order to ensure correct workflow on all automotive maintenance jobs.  May utilize a computer for data entry.
•  Assists automotive mechanics by applying and releasing the brakes for inspections; replacing batteries and battery cables, vehicle lights, light bulbs, head lamps, wiper blades, belts, and radiator hoses; steam cleaning of parts for later assessment; checking the condition and pressure of tires, as required by the supervisor, in order to ensure safe operation of vehicles.
•  Operates service vehicles by driving, towing and/or pushing disabled vehicles with or without passengers to a safe location for repairs and/or for storage, in order to ensure that city, transit, and off-road vehicles are serviced immediately.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

1.    One (1) year of full-time verifiable experience performing of semi-skilled work in maintaining, servicing, and safety-checking of gasoline, diesel or alternative fuel source vehicles;

OR

2.    A certificate of completion of coursework in Automotive Mechanics from an accredited academic, trade or technical institution with a minimum of six (6) months. Coursework in Auto Body, Fender or Welding may not be substituted for coursework in Automotive Mechanics;

AND

3.    Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Notes:  Some positions may require possession of or the ability to obtain the following licenses or driver license endorsements within six months of appointment: A valid California Class A driver license to drive heavy equipment; A valid California class B driver license with P (Passenger) endorsement and no air brake restriction; A valid M1 endorsement to drive motorcycles; A valid X endorsement to drive tank and handle hazardous materials vehicles.   Positions at the Police Department require the ability to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts and facts orally and in writing, including using correct grammar and spelling.

NOTE: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification.

SELECTION PROCEDURES: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview. 

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Prior to employment with the San Francisco Police Department, a thorough background investigation will be conducted to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment. The investigation may include, but not be limited to: criminal history records, driving records, drug/alcohol screening, and other related employment and personal history records. Reasons for rejection may include use of controlled substances and alcohol, felony conviction, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to work with co-workers, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations or other relevant factors. Candidates may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening and must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting. Criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidates who do not report their complete criminal records on their applications will be disqualified. Applicants will be fingerprinted.

San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) job applicants would need to provide official verification consistent with the City's COVID-19 policy they are "Fully Vaccinated/Full Vaccination" before they can advance to the required Background Process phase of the recruitment process. "Fully Vaccinated" and "Full Vaccination" mean two weeks after completing the entire recommended series of vaccination (usually one or two doses) with a vaccine authorized to prevent COVID-19 by the FDA, including by way of an emergency use authorization, or by the World Health Organization (WHO). For example, an individual would be fully vaccinated at least two weeks after receiving a second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after receiving the single dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. This SFPD specific COVID-19 vaccination applicant requirement supersedes the City's general COVID-19 vaccination new hire requirement.

Additional Information

RECRUITER INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Staff Services analyst, Danielle Poole at danielle.poole@sfgov.org.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

SFPD RECRUITMENT: https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/careers

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

1. Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.