CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Caltrans is hiring an Electrician I in Orange County to perform PM, troubleshoot, repair and install electrical systems across the highway network. The role involves field inspections, collaboration with divisions, and responding to emergencies, with overtime and irregular shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Candidates must meet minimum qualifications including a valid California driver's license and pass a drug screening; the position is represented by a

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required and answers on application.
• The position requires Drug Screening prior to hire.
• Must be able to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, install, reinstall, and inspect highway electrical equipment.
• Serve as liaison between Caltrans divisions and local agencies and utilities.
• Work outdoors primarily, travel across Orange County as needed.

Skills

CDL License

Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I

$5,686.00 - $6,812.00 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: 10/5/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor or direction of a Caltrans Electrician II, the Caltrans Electrician I performs preventative maintenance (PM), troubleshoots and repairs (T&R), installs, reinstalls, rebuilds, and performs field inspections on all Caltrans Highway Electrical Inventory. Other responsibilities include serving as a liaison between Caltrans Division of Maintenance and Caltrans Division of Construction, Caltrans Division of Traffic Operations/ Permits, local agencies, and utility companies. 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.

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

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary d emotions) 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.

Working Conditions

Position located throughout Orange County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The employee will be based in a District 12 field 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(or unstable) terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit, stand, squat, kneel, or all of 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I

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.
• 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 Tank endorsement and a current medical certificate is desirable but not required.

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

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 foreigntranscripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency reportevaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreigncoursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following twowebsites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birthdates 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:

Knowledge of:

Alternating current and direct current (AC/DC) theory, analog and 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 and fiber).

Knowledge and ability to 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, bit error rate testers.

Knowledge of 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.

Knowledge of statewide Maintenance functions and mission, goals, organization, and procedures of the Department of Transportation.

Abilities and Analytical:

-Ability to communicate at a level required for successful job performance.

-Ability to follow directions, work independently without close supervision, as well as work cooperatively with others.

-Ability to 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 decisions.

-Ability to instruct unskilled and semi-skilled assistants and establish and maintain a safe work environment.

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

-Proficiency in various computer software applications and programs including Microsoft Office Suite.

-Ability to assist in the T&R of Telemetry communication system.

-Ability to read electrical schematics, interpret, make rough sketches and diagrams to assist with labor and material needs.

-Ability to gather statistical data for analysis.

-Ability to complete tasks.

-Possession of class A or B driver's license (with Tank endorsement and medical certificate) to operate class A and B equipment is desirable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.