CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN in Orange County is a permanent, full-time position within the Department of Transportation. The CET will assist CE I or II in performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on highway electrical inventory, and may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

This role involves field inspections and potential travel across the district. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary; salary ranges from $4,506.00 to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AC/DC theory and NEC; basic electrical terminology and principles.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret diagrams.
• Willingness to work overtime, irregular shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist CE I/II in PM, T&R, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Perform field inspections and troubleshooting on highway electrical inventory.
• Work with supervision and may operate independently on less technical tasks.
• Respond to emergency calls and travel as needed within the district.

Skills

AC/DC theory

NEC knowledge

Schematic reading

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Tools

DVOM

Oscilloscope

Electrical meters

Job description

Job Posting: CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Department of Transportation

JC-528133 - CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

$4,506.00 - $5,654.00 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: 8/31/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor (CES), a Caltrans Electrician (CE) I or II, the Caltrans Electrical Technician (CET) will assist the CE I or II in performing preventative maintenance (PM), troubleshooting and repair (T&R), install, reinstall, rebuild, and field inspections on all Highway Electrical Inventory. CET responsibilities are restricted to assisting the CE I & II in the installation and maintenance associated with the less complex electrical and electronically controlled devices on facilities and Right of Way. The CET will usually work with either a CE I or II, but at times may work independently with appropriate supervision on less technical tasks. 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# 11-27-0013 / JC-528133

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN 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, you must be on the state examination list.

Working Conditions

Positions located throughout 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 throughout 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-528133

Position #(s): 912-651-6939-075

Working Title: CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Classification: CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Salary: $4,506.00 - $5,654.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Orange County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

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

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

• The position operates highway maintenance equipment and vehicles and requires a valid class C driver's license. A class A or B driver's license with endorsements and a current medical certificate is desirable. Computer and telemetry skills are also desirable. In District 12, we do not have any high voltage situations (above 600 volts), but at some point, high voltage work may be required. Proper training shall be given before any high voltage work 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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of: AC & DC theory, National Electric Code (NEC); basic terminology, principles, methods, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.

Test equipment; volt meters, amp meters, ohm meters, digital volt ohm meter (DVOM).

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.

Abilities & Analytical:

• Communicate at level required for successful job performance.
• Follow directions and work cooperatively with others.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relations with crew and other groups in the workplace.
• Must be able to effectively analyze various work situations and make sound decisions.
• Read electrical schematics.
• Complete tasks.

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:

Chad Deuschle

[phone]

[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Debra Cline

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Caltrans EEO Office

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.