Job Description

This job announcement has been amended to extend the filing period of this recruitment. The new application deadline may close at anytime.

Recruitment ID: TEX-(phone number removed)

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: June 20, 2024

Deadline to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Salary: $107,744 to $130,754 annually

NOTE: A driver's license and resume must be attached to the online application.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Streets Division of the SFMTA which oversees Parking and Curb Management is working on the upgrade and replacement of 28,000+ parking meters citywide involving changes in operating procedures and the additional and/or modification of signage. Parking meters are an integral tool used to mitigate traffic congestion, in support of Muni and our Transit First Policy, by managing parking demand. The project requires the support of a Maintenance Machinist to perform duties within the Operations Unit Parking Meter Shop.

Under general direction, the Maintenance Machinist performs preventive, routine and emergency maintenance and repair of a variety of heavy and light equipment, related systems, and components. This involves supporting Operations Unit trouble shooting and servicing specialty equipment.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools, stationary as well as portable manual machine tools and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools such as mills, lathes, drills, saws, etc.

Rebuilds, refinishes, modifies and/or fabricates replacement parts for pumps, generators, cranes, parking meters, transit vehicles/railway coaches and railway cars, fire alarm boxes, compressors, dredges, pipes lines, barges, ferry terminals and their components.

Maintains and repairs a variety of instruments and mechanical equipment, including valves, castings, and various metal parts.

Diagnoses, installs, inspects, and tests machinery, parts and equipment.

Communicates and works with staff, supervisors, and external contacts to identify and resolve problems.

Reads and interprets schematic drawings, blueprints, and plans.

Prepares and maintains records and forms documenting work performed.

Dismantles and dissembles/assembles light and heavy machines including parking meters and/or equipment.

Manufactures, fabricates, welds parts based on samples and drawings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nature of Work:

Involves exposure to adverse physical and working conditions and lifting and/or moving objects weighing in excess of seventy (70) pounds. Requires operating equipment and elevated work platforms with the ability to climb or work at elevted heights. Incumbents will be required to work varying hours and/or shifts, including weekends, evening, and holidays in a 24 hour/7 days-a week operation. May involve traveling in areas not considered desirable and/or safe; may be exposed to hazardous environments.