CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II - EAST ELECTRICAL

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. The incumbent 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. The incumbent must possess and  maintain a valid Class "C" Driver’s License. The incumbent may operate a 45` 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 employee's normal work hours.

PARF# 08-27-0206 / JC-532143

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: .

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 2033 E Ramsey St Banning CA, Riverside County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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. The incumbent will travel 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. The incumbent 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. The incumbent will be required to travel and may be required to stay out of the local area overnight or for extended periods.

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.

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-532143), PARF# 08-27-0206 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.