Job Description and Duties Under the general supervision of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor or with lead direction by a Caltrans Electrician II, the Caltrans Electrician I is responsible for repairing highway lighting and electrical power circuits to various State equipment. This classification requires a valid Class C driver's license; a Class A or B driver's license is desirable. The incumbent works individually or with others and operates highway maintenance equipment and vehicles. The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and intermittent 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 considered the first journey level for this class series. This position is represented under collective bargaining. PARF# 11-4-348 JC-425920
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans examination list 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. The exam is located here: 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. You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions Position(s) located in District 11/Maintenance Division/Multiple Locations in East Region, San Diego County
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Most work is done outdoors, where incumbent shall be exposed to blown dust, exhaust fumes, noise, uneven surfaces, extremes of heat or cold, inclement weather. Work may be performed at heights. Occasional night work is required.
Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:
• Appropriate footwear, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn; tennis or running shoes are not appropriate.
• Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
• Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
• Provided safety gear such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the department.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle.
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. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Special Requirements •The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license.
•The position requires a valid Class C Driver's License while performing duties associated with maintaining the State Highway System. a Class A or B Driver's License is desirable.
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 cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must includeyour unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original,or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required uponappointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide atranscript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the numberof units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Here is alist of evaluation agencies: . Please redactbirthdates and social security numbers.
Benefits toview the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State ofCalifornia.
Important Application Instructions: 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-425920), PARF# 11-4-348 and title of the position (Caltrans Electrician I) 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.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
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 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. Other - A copy of valid Class C driver's license.
