CALTRANS ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR

Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation; California; On-site; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 3 seeks a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor (Specialist) to serve as a non-supervisory technical expert overseeing electrical infrastructure planning, inspection, maintenance, and operations. You will review construction plans, perform field inspections, and guide maintenance teams to meet safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires a valid California driver's license, willingness to travel, and ability to work irregular

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans for electrical systems to ensure alignment with project goals and district standards.
• Conduct field inspections of electrical infrastructure and facilities.
• Identify maintenance concerns and coordinate corrective actions with field teams.
• Ensure electrical assets meet operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical guidance and coordination on projects without formal supervisory authority.
• Coordinate with internal Caltrans personnel, external agencies, consultants, and contractors.

Job description

Job Posting:Caltrans Electrical Supervisor (Specialist)

Department of Transportation

JC-537383 -

JC-537383 - Caltrans Electrical Supervisor (Specialist)
CALTRANS ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR

$6,354.00 - $7,893.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

Under the direction of the Office Chief of Maintenance Engineering (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor Specialist serves as a non - supervisory technical expert responsible for supporting the planning, inspection, maintenance, and operational oversight of electrical infrastructure within District 3. The incumbent works collaboratively with Maintenance Electrical Engineers and the Field Electrical Maintenance Teams to review construction plans, perform field inspections, identify maintenance concerns, and ensure electrical assets meet operational, safety, and regulatory standards. The incumbent may act as a lead worker on specific projects or field assignments, providing technical guidance and coordination without exercising formal supervisory authority. Routine duties require extensive coordination with internal Caltrans personnel, external agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public. A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required to perform field duties and travel throughout the District.

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: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotion) 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.

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.

Working Conditions

Position Located at 11325 Sander Drive, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County.

The incumbent may work in a wide range of environments, including climate - controlled buildings, or outdoors along, over, or within state highways and rights- of- way. The position involves exposure to noise, inclement weather, dirt, odors, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, moving traffic, and construction equipment. The incumbent must be willing to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, and respond to trouble call- outs as needed. Personal protective requirements include sturdy work boots; Caltrans- issued long- or short- sleeved shirts or safety vest; long pants; and required safety equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, face shields, respirator, chaps, or other PPE.

Minimum Requirements

• CALTRANS ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR

Position Details

Caltrans Electrical Supervisor (Specialist)

CALTRANS ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR $6,354.00 - $7,893.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

• 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.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degreesmust provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation thatindicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework isequivalent. Please visit either of the following two web sites for a listof evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birth dates and social securitynumbers

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:

Incumbent will routinely contact or interact with other state agencies, city, county and CALTRANS personnel, contractors, engineering consultants and the general public. These contacts may take the form of verbal or written communications relating to state facilities.

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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.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.