CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

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

Job summary

Caltrans in San Diego County is seeking a Caltrans Electrician II to assist in maintaining electrical installations under supervision. The role requires a valid Class C driver’s license; Class A/B is desirable. Overtime, night/weekend work, and occasional travel may be required. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Salary ranges from $5,960.00 to $7,480.00 per month. New hires may start at the minimum of the classification. Telework is in office; multiple positions available.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: valid Class C Driver’s License; possession of Class A or B desirable.
• Eligibility per CALTRANS exam; may require list eligibility and/or transfer status.
• Drug screening required prior to hire; reasonable accommodations process described.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of electrical installations within assigned area; may supervise and lead others.
• May work overtime, nights, weekends, and respond to emergency calls.
• Occasional travel out of town, usually week-long increments; in-office telework; permanent, full-time position.

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-537201

Position #(s): 911-610-6924-XXX

Working Title: Caltrans Electrician II

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: San Diego 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 (CE II) assists in the maintenance of electrical installations within an assigned area. A valid Class C Driver’s License is required while performing duties associated with maintaining the State highway system; a Class A or B Driver’s License is desirable. The incumbent may work individually or with others and may perform lead work over a less experienced crew member. Incumbent maybe required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to another crew. The position may require out-of-town travel, usually in week-long increments. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF# 11-27-0238 / JC-537201

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.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• A valid Class C driver’s license.
• 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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations

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.