CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

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

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking an Electrical Technician in Orange County, California. Under the supervision of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor, the CET assists with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of highway electrical inventory, and field inspections.

The position requires overtime and irregular shifts, including nights and weekends. A valid driver’s license is required. Drug screening is required prior to hire, and employment is in-office with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical maintenance or field service is desirable.
• Knowledge of safety procedures is required.
• Ability to work overtime and irregular shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance on highway electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic controllers and devices.
• Perform field inspections and assist senior technicians.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

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

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor (CES), a Caltrans Electrician (CE) l or II, the Caltrans Electrical Technician (CET) will assist the CE I & 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.

Special Requirements

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

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.