Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under general direction from the Caltrans Electrical Superintendent and general supervision from the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor and/or from an Electrician II lead person, the incumbent will work independently or with a crew performing tasks required to maintain highway electrical assets. The Electrician I will install, repair, and maintain a wide variety of electrical and electronic devices. Assists higher level Electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the more complex electrical and electronically controlled devices, performs bench work in the repair and testing of various electronic/electrical devices, and may routinely patrol an assigned area. The position requires the operation of light trucks, vans, automotive vehicles, and a 45-foot personnel hoists used to repair and maintain Caltrans electrical assets. There are times when the incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as required by operational needs. Employee may receive training from other employees of the crew, region, district or headquarters. The incumbent is responsible for the proper maintenance/operation of assigned equipment.
PARF# 07-5-584 JC-454018
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Electrician I 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 for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class B or Class A driver license.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Michael Aguirre
(279) 236-2369
michael.aguirre@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ching Mui
(213) 760-7107
ching.mui@dot.ca.gov