CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CALTRANS Electrician II for East Electrical in Riverside County installs, maintains and repairs electrical and electronic devices used within the state right of way and on state facilities.

The incumbent may lead a crew or oversee private contractors, work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays, and respond to emergencies as needed. A valid Class C Driver’s License is required; CDL class A/B is desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Class C driver license.
• May require CDL Class A or B depending on duties.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic devices used within the state right of way and on state facilities.
• Lead a crew or oversee work performed by private contractors; may respond to emergencies and work overtime.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Tools

CDL (Class A/B) desirable

Job description

Job Posting:CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II - EAST ELECTRICAL

Department of Transportation

JC-532143 -

JC-532143 - CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II - EAST ELECTRICAL CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

$5,960.00 - $7,480.00 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: 9/25/2026

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

Under the direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor the Caltrans Electrician II will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic devices used within the state right of way and on state facilities. The incumbent will work independently with a crew, or may be assigned to lead the work of a crew, or to oversee work performed by private contractors. The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays, and may respond to emergency calls. May be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts due to operational requirements. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver’s License. The incumbent may operate a 45` personnel hoist, used to repair and maintain Caltrans electrical equipment, therefore it is desirable to possess a class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License with a current medical certificate. Emergency response is required outside of employee's normal work hours.

PARF# 08-27-0206/ JC-532143

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 ELECTRICIAN II 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, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Position located at 2033 E Ramsey St Banning CA, Riverside County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position is based at a maintenance facility in a metropolitan area. Time will be spent outdoors in the field as well as indoors in a laboratory/repair room environment. The incumbent will travel extensively within the assigned area, which includes metropolitan, rural, mountain and desert areas. Weather conditions vary from a cold, wet and windy winter climate, to hot and mostly dry summer conditions. Temperatures range from below freezing in the winter to over 100 degrees consistently in thesummer. Winter weather includes rain and heavy snow and in the summer occasionally heavy thundershowers are likely. Willbe required to work outdoors at all times of the year and in extreme temperatures and inclement weather. The incumbent will beexposed to live electrical circuits as well as noise, dust and chemicals. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriatefootwear in good condition, and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment such as shirts or vests, hard hats,gloves and safety glasses, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel and maybe required to stay out of the local area overnight or for extended periods.

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

• CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II - EAST ELECTRICAL

Classification:

CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II $5,960.00 - $7,480.00 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:

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.

• 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.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver license is 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 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 securitynumbers.

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).

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.

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-532143), PARF# 08-27-0206and title of the position (Caltrans Electrician II) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

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.