CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

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

Job summary

Caltrans in San Francisco County is hiring an Electrician II to perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of complex electrical systems in state facilities. This position may require operating light trucks, hoists, cranes, and occasional night shifts; candidates must hold a valid California driver's license and be prepared for emergency callouts.

The salary range reflects the Caltrans pay plan, with multiple positions available across the San Francisco area.

Qualifications

• Install, maintain and repair complex electrical devices in state facilities.
• Willingness to operate light trucks, hoists, and cranes as needed.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license and be able to work in an in-office environment.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic devices in state facilities.
• May perform lead work and supervise lower-level electrical positions as required.
• Operate light trucks, personnel hoists, vans, and other vehicles; respond to callouts including after-hours and weekends.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Lead work

Tools

Forklifts

Trenchers

Cranes

Air quality monitors

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-538596

Position #(s) 904-760-6924-062

Working Title Caltrans Electrician II

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 San Francisco County

Telework In Office

Job Type Permanent, Full Time

Facility California Department of Transportation

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 direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor employees are responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of more complex electrical and electronic devices associated with state facilities. Employees may perform lead work as required involving but not limited to: office duties, and lower level electrical positions. This position requires the operation of light trucks, personnel hoists, vans and automotive vehicles. Employees may drive heavy trucks, if properly licensed. With training and certification where necessary, employees may be required to operate equipment such as: trenchers, forklifts, air quality monitors, hoists and cranes. Employees may be assigned to swing or night shift positions, and will work independently to perform the duties assigned this class. Employee will need to establish a safe work environment. Employee may be required to respond to emergency callouts before and after working hours, including holidays and weekends.

PARF# 04-27-0750, JC-538596

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

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

The position(s) require(s) a valid and Class C driver’s license.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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 birth dates and social security numbers.

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.