Department of Transportation
CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor the Caltrans Electrician II will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic devices used within the state right of way and on state facilities. The incumbent will work independently with a crew, or may be assigned to lead the work of a crew, or to oversee work performed by private contractors. May be required to work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays, and may respond to emergency calls. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts due to operational requirements. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. Must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver’s License. The incumbent may operate a 45-foot personnel hoist used to repair and maintain Caltrans electrical equipment; therefore, it is desirable to possess a class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License with a current medical certificate. Emergency response is required outside of normal work hours.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is based at a maintenance facility in a metropolitan area. Time will be spent outdoors in the field as well as indoors in a laboratory/repair room environment. Travels extensively within the assigned area, which includes metropolitan, rural, mountain and desert areas. Weather conditions vary from a cold, wet and windy winter climate, to hot and mostly dry summer conditions. Temperatures range from below freezing in the winter to over 100 degrees consistently in the summer. Winter weather includes rain and heavy snow and in the summer occasionally heavy thundershowers are likely. Will be required to work outdoors at all times of the year and in extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Will be exposed to live electrical circuits as well as noise, dust and chemicals. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats, gloves and safety glasses, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. Will be required to travel and may be required to stay out of the local area overnight or for extended periods.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
- Pre-employment drug screening test is required.
- Possession of a valid Class C driver license is required.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes avail
