Automotive Machinist

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 114,262 - 139,653; Full time

Job summary

A public transportation agency in San Francisco is seeking an Automotive Machinist to maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Candidates should have experience in machining, fabrication, and diagnostics, as well as a high school diploma or equivalent. This temporary position offers a salary of $126,958 annually and requires possession of driver licenses. The application deadline is October 9, 2025.

Qualifications

• Possess a Class C driver license; ability to obtain Class B driver license at appointment.
• Six years of journey-level experience or apprenticeship training as automotive machinist or heavy-duty mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on heavy-duty and off-road vehicles.
• Design, fabricate, and weld parts as needed.
• Maintain records of service and repairs.

Skills

Machining skills

Fabricating and welding

Diagnostic skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machine tools

Job description

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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or “the agency”) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city.

About:

The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt. Temporary-Exempt (TEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of this appointment shall not exceed 24 months.

Application Opening: September 25, 2025

Deadline to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time after Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Salary: $126,958 Annually

Division: Transit

Section/Unit: Transit/Transit Administration/Motor Coach Fleet Engineering

Work Location: 1095 Indiana Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Work Schedule: 6:00AM-2:30PM with Sat/Sun RDOs

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs skilled machinist work in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and power-driven equipment.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Maintains, repairs, overhauls, and services heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and power-driven equipment using hand tools, power tools and machine tools.
• Designs, fabricates and welds parts.
• Maintains records of equipment mileage, service/repair logs, materials and parts logs, and equipment and parts orders.
• Responds to incoming emergency calls and may go to the site of the breakdown; may tow vehicles.
• Inspects, tests, and reviews vehicles and equipment as part of the preventive maintenance program.
• Diagnoses malfunctions using test equipment, manufacturers' specifications and repair manuals, and observation both in the shop and in the field.
• Orders supplies, parts and materials necessary for the maintenance, repair and servicing of equipment and vehicles.
• Drives city vehicles and operates equipment to diagnose malfunctions and to conduct final inspection of work completed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:

A combination of journey-level experience and/or apprenticeship training as an automotive machinist or heavy-duty mechanic totaling six (6) years.

License and Certification:

• Possession of at least a Class C (or III) driver license at the time of application; ability to obtain a Class B (or II) driver license and Medical Certificate at the time of appointment.

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.