Metal Fabricator – (7305) – SF Municipal Transportation Agency - (T00137)

Company Description

This is a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Class Based Test.

The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

Application Opening: June 17, 2025
Application Deadline: July 17, 2025

Salary range (effective July 1, 2025): $94,094 to $114,296

The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.

Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco.

Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs skilled metal fabrication work in forging, shaping and bending metals for the manufacture, repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment and facilities; and performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Forges, forms, bends, shapes, hardens and tempers various metals.
2. Lays out, prefabricates, welds and installs new work.
3. Replaces and renews worn and broken parts, tools and other equipment for cable cars, rail cars, buses, and other public transportation systems.
4. Restores, straightens and aligns damaged, broken or worn vehicular and other equipment component parts.
5. Designs and fabricates parts, tools, brackets and other equipment.
6. Forges and sharpens tools, picks and other equipment.
7. Operates electric and gas welding equipment in connection with metal fabricating work.
8. Repairs or forges new tools; hardens and tempers punches, dies, shears and other tools.
9. Works from blueprints, shop sketches, drawings, patterns or models.
10. Finishes metal parts after completion of necessary fabrication processes.
11. Makes all necessary fabrication and welding repairs to shop equipment and maintenance vehicles.
12. Drives a vehicle to work sites and other locations to complete work assignments and other work related tasks.

Nature of work: requires physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; and working with high voltage equipment.  May also involve possible exposure to dust and chemical fumes, which may require wearing of a respirator and other personal protective equipment; and working in inclement weather and conditions where minor injuries may occur.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

1. Three (3) years of fulltime verifiable experience as a journey level metal fabricator, ornamental ironworker, metalsmith, blacksmith or welder involved in general metal fabrication, metal forming, and welding work. This experience must include oxyacetylene, SMAW, MIG and TIG welding and carbon air arc cutting; AND
2. Ability to lift 60 lbs. (will be tested during probationary period)

License:
Possession of a valid Class C driver license at the time of appointment

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight: 100%):
Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of methods and procedures used in forging, forming, bending, shaping, hardening, tempering, heat treating, finishing, and welding; knowledge of methods and procedures, including all applicable OSHA regulations, necessary to ensure safety of metal fabricators and other employees; knowledge of basic composition, characteristics, and uses of commonly used metals and equipment in the metal fabricating trade; ability to use hand, mechanical and welding tools and equipment for metal fabricating work; and ability to work cooperatively with co-workers of all levels.

This is a standardized examination and therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Additional Information

Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Director of Transportation or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Transportation.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 410.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ATTN: Human Resources Examinations and Classification Unit, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement.  Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• SFMTA Employee Wellness Program

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

1. Visit Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
2. Type "7305" in to the "Search by class or keyword" field.
3. Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
4. Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the exam process, please contact the exam analyst, Maggie.lau@sfmta.com. ML | CBT-7305-T00137| E

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.