Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic Trainee (7473) – SF Municipal Transportation Agency (T00153)
About The Position
The Wire Rope Cable Maintenance Mechanic Trainee is an entry (sub-journey) level position in the Cable Car Division of the Municipal Railway. This announcement is a Class Based Test intended to create an eligible list for future vacancies. The role involves supervised on-the-job training and mechanical work maintaining cable car traction cables and related equipment. Work includes inspecting, repairing, splicing, and lubricating cables; splicing fiber and wire rope slings; performing rigging; installing and adjusting cables and related equipment; inspecting, repairing, and installing sheaves, lagging, and component parts; operating overhead cranes and machinery; completing reports and documentation; and operating non-revenue motor vehicles. Related duties may also be assigned. The work requires considerable physical effort. Incumbents may work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may need to wear personal protective equipment. Conditions may include lifting up to 98 pounds, adverse weather, rain, cold, dirt, dust, hot environments, narrow or confined spaces, awkward positions, noisy surroundings around machinery, and working close to others. The position is designated safety-sensitive and is subject to required drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- One year of industrial rope splicing or steel wire rope splicing experience; alternatively, one year of mechanical experience repairing and maintaining propulsion cable machinery equipment and components.
- A valid California driver license, verified at the time of appointment.
- Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
- Electrical wire splicing, telecommunication cable splicing, fiber optic cable splicing, and related experience do not qualify as the required experience.
- Candidates deemed qualified must complete a written multiple-choice examination covering job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Candidates considered for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination.
- Safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment urine drug testing and participation in applicable federal drug and alcohol testing.
- Applicants who worked for a DOT-regulated employer within the past two years must provide required consent and information about their drug and alcohol testing history.
Responsibilities
- Participate in on-the-job training under direct oversight.
- Inspect cables for defects.
- Repair, splice, and lubricate traction cables.
- Splice fiber and wire rope slings.
- Perform rigging responsibilities needed to complete tasks.
- Install new cables and adjust and maintain cables and related equipment.
- Inspect, repair, and install sheaves, lagging, and component parts.
- Operate overhead cranes and machinery.
- Complete daily reports and related documentation.
- Operate non-revenue motor vehicles.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
