CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor incumbent is responsible for the operation of assigned electrical maintenance activities in the 694 cost center. While much of the work will be performed in Siskiyou county, the incumbent may also be required to perform work in Trinity, Siskiyou, Tehama, Modoc, Lassen and Shasta counties. This position is considered full journey level. The incumbent may be required to act as lead in the absence of the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor. A valid California Class C driver’s license is required. Duties include, but are not limited to: Installation and modification of the highway traffic signal systems and highway lighting systems based on reading electrical schematic, drawings and construction blueprints. This includes wiring, conduits, poles, heads, controllers, switches, vehicle detectors, and special illumination in connection with these signals. Maintenance and repair of all portions of traffic signal systems and highway lighting systems. This includes making difficult repairs based on locating cause of system failures. Required to work overtime, nights, and weekends due to storms, emergencies, or special work projects, as determined by the Supervisor or Department. Troubleshooting of systems will include estimating repair times and costs, keeping records and inputting accurate daily work details into the Integrated Maintenance Management System (IMMS) database. Applicant must have passed the exam & be reachable on the current list for this classification. Position is subject to Post & Bid process for Bargaining Unit 12.

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

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PARF 02-6-062 / JC 486798

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Working Conditions

Position is located at: 1745 S. Main St., Yreka, CA 96097

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 Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Employee will operate vehicles requiring a 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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Applications Instructions:

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.