CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor, the Caltrans Electrician II performs preventative maintenance (PM), troubleshoots and repairs (T&M), installs, reinstalls, rebuilds, and field inspections on all Highway Electrical Inventory. Responsibilities include the preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repairs, install, reinstall, rebuild, and field inspections of the most complex electrical and electronically controlled devices on facilities and right of way. Will work independently and/or with others, and may also perform lead work over an electrical crew. The incumbent will be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules, including nights, holidays and weekends. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

PARF# 12-27-0009 / JC-530219

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II  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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 6641 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618, Orange County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The employee will be based in a District 12 Office in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lights, but most duties and time will be spent outdoors engaged in the duties mentioned above. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep, uneven and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit, stand, squat, kneel, or all the above for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment including, but not limited to: shirts and/or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, respirators, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively through out the assigned area and may be required to travel and work in other areas in the District. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays; alternate work schedules/irregular shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls.

This position requires visual and color acuity adequate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, willingness to work at odd hours, be available for day or night calls, stay abreast of current technological changes in the fields of electricity and electronics, work up to 550 feet above pavement or water, work in the midst of traffic, and have the ability to withstand working under adverse (e.g., cold, wet, windy) weather conditions.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

• Possession of a valid Class C driver license is required.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: AC/DC theory, analog & digital theory, fiber optics theory, National Electric Code (NEC); basic terminology, principles, methods, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment as well as communication equipment (copper & fiber). Test equipment including but not limited to volt meters, amp meters, ohm meters, digital volt-ohm meter (DVOM), meggers, oscilloscopes, transmission impairment measuring set, signal generators, time domain reflectometer, optical time domain reflectometer, optical power meters, and bit error rate testers. Safety precautions while working with electricity and fiber; the Electrical Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and Cal/Osha, Safety and Health Regulations; Caltrans Safety Manual, Caltrans Code of Safe Practices, and Chapter 8. Must possess knowledge of statewide maintenance functions and mission, goals, organization, and procedures of the Department of Transportation.

Abilities & Analytical:

-Communicate at the level required for successful job performance.

-Follow directions, work independently without close supervision, as well as work with other cooperatively.

-Establish and maintain effective cooperative working relations with other groups in the workplace.

-Must be able to effectively analyze various work situations and make sound decision.

-Ability to install, construct, test, maintain, and repair a wide variety of electrical and electronic devices.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-530216), PARF# 11-27-0009 and title of the position (Caltrans Electrician II) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.