CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

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

Job summary

CALTRANS is seeking an Electrician II to perform electrical maintenance in the Lassen County area, with potential assignments to neighboring counties. The role requires readiness for overtime, nights, and weekend work due to emergencies and storm responses.

A valid California driver’s license is mandatory, and state procedures apply for eligibility and licensing. New to state candidates may be hired at the minimum salary for the classification.

Qualifications

• Requires valid California Driver’s License
• Must be able to work overtime, nights, and weekends
• New to State candidates may be hired at minimum salary of classification

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned electrical maintenance activities within the 694 cost center, primarily in Lassen County; travel to Trinity, Siskiyou, Tehama, Modoc, Plumas and Shasta counties as needed.
• Respond to emergencies after normal work hours and participate in storms or special projects as directed by supervision.

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-537241
• Position # (s): 902-694-6924-XXX
• Working Title: CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II
• Classification: CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II
• Salary: $5,960.00 - $7,480.00
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Lassen County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: California Department of Transportation

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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 in Special Crews, incumbent is responsible for operation of assigned electrical maintenance activities in the 694 cost center. While much of the work will be performed in Lassen county, the incumbent may also be required to perform work in Trinity, Siskiyou, Tehama, Modoc, Plumas, and Shasta counties. Required to work overtime, nights, and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal work hours. This position is considered full journey level. A valid California Class C driver's license is required. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

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.

We especially encourage applicants to explore the Caltrans Career Compass, a helpful tool designed for candidates to understand and succeed in applying for positions with the State of California.

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, search by typing in the classification title.

PARF 02-27-0192 / JC 537241

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver’s 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.
• The position(s) require(s) a background investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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

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.

Final Filing Date

11/8/2026

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. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.