CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction from the Caltrans Electrical Superintendent and general supervision from the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor and/or from an Electrician II lead person, the incumbent is responsible for the Levels of Service on Electrical inventory items in the District. Follows safety and health policies and procedures as contained in the Department’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program; knowledge of environmental, storm water, emergencies, natural disasters, accident prevention techniques, and safe work practices. There are times when the incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as required by operational needs. Follows and enforces CAL/OSHA and safety rules and regulations; the National Electric Code and the District Maintenance Code of Safe Practices. Employee may receive training from other employees of the crew, region, district or headquarters. The incumbent is responsible for the proper maintenance/operation of assigned equipment.

PARF# 07-6-197 / JC-490529

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I 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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Working Conditions

Position located at 7300 E. Bandini Bl, Commerce CA 90040, Los Angeles County; Night Shift.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to 30 degrees, strong winds, rain, dust, noise and uneven surfaces.

May be requested to work overtime due to emergencies, special work projects, or when the Department deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime with proper advance notice.

Employees are expected to report to work reasonably dressed to protect themselves and during routine assignments and from exposure to usual and/or predictable physical and environmental conditions found in the workplace (per Caltrans Safety Manual).

Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:

• Appropriate footwear, in adequate condition.
• Long or short sleeve shirts provided by Caltrans. Safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
• Long pants; no shorts or cutoffs.
• Safety gear such as: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, FR rated clothing, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, and/or other safety gear.
• Reflective vest worn over white coveralls, as needed, such as for night work.

Special Requirements

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

• Must possess a California Class C driver's license. Commercial Class A or Class B driver's license is desirable.

• 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: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The employee will be primarily based in a District 7 office in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lights, but some duties and time will be spent outdoors engaged in the duties mentioned above. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep, uneven and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit, stand, squat, kneel, or all the above for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition and must wear provided personal protective safety equipment including, but not limited to: shirts and/or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, respirators, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel throughout the District and may be required to travel to other parts of the State. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays; alternate work schedules/irregular shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls.

Benefits

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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.