CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

Caltrans; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CALTRANS seeks an Electrician II for Riverside County to install, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic systems within the state right of way and facilities. The role may require leading a crew or supervising private contractors, and occasional overtime or emergency response.

Applicants must hold a valid California Driver’s License (CDL) and may face a drug screening prior to hire. This is a permanent, full-time, in-office position within Caltrans.

Qualifications

• The position requires a valid California Driver’s License (CDL).
• Drug screening must be passed prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic devices used in state right of way and facilities.
• Work independently or lead a crew; may supervise private contractors.
• Overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required; respond to emergency calls.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532143
Position #(s): 908-830-6924-918
Working Title: CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II - EAST ELECTRICAL
Classification: CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II
Salary: $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: Riverside 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 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.
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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.
• 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.

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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.