CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I

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

Job summary

Caltrans Electrician I in Orange County is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and field inspections of the Caltrans Highway Electrical Inventory under supervision.

The role requires coordination with Caltrans divisions, local agencies, and utility companies, plus overtime and irregular shifts including nights and weekends. A valid California CDL and drug screening are required before hire.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Drug screening required prior to hire.
• Class C driver's license required for operating state vehicles; Class A/B with Tank endorsement desirable.
• Eligibility based on minimum qualifications; transcripts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM, troubleshoot/repair, install and inspect Caltrans Highway Electrical Inventory.
• Coordinate with maintenance, construction, traffic operations and local utilities.
• Work overtime and irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, and emergencies.

Skills

CDL

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.

Position Details

Job Code # JC-532258

Position #(s) 912-651-6938-918

Working Title CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I

Classification CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I

$5,686.00 - $6,812.00

# 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 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).