Department of Transportation
This position is considered the full journey level for this class. Under direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor incumbents are responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic devices associated with state facilities. Incumbents may also perform lead work as required involving but not limited to office duties, and lower-level electrical positions. This position requires the operation of light trucks, personnel hoists, vans, and automotive vehicles. Incumbent may drive heavy trucks, if properly licensed. With training and certification where necessary, incumbent may be required to operate equipment such as trenchers, forklifts, air quality monitors, hoists, and cranes.
Responsibilities include:
- Construct, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signal systems, changeable message signs, extinguishable message signs, ramp metering systems, traffic count equipment, video surveillance and detection equipment, highway advisory radio equipment, building electrical systems, pumping plants, stationary bridge systems, movable span bridge equipment, scale house systems, rest area systems, and highway lighting equipment.
- Inspect and operate equipment utilized in the performance of electrical work associated with state facilities.
- Assist with materials acquisition requests, cost estimates and repair time projections. Act as lead worker and train less-experienced personnel in the duties required of a Caltrans Electrician.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Electrician II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility 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.
