JC-537907 CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

$4,506 - $5,654 monthly

Job Description

This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Under general direction from the Caltrans Electrical Superintendent and direct 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 employee 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. The incumbent 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# 07-27-0485 / JC-537907

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reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please

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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN 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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Working Conditions

Position located at: 4821 Adohr Ln Camarillo, CA; Los Angeles County 


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. Employee may be scheduled to work weekends and/or night shift as needed to meet operational needs with proper advance notice. 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 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, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, and/or other safety gear.
  • Reflective vest worn over white coveralls, as needed, such as for night work.

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.

Qualifications

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 Class C driver license is required. 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

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.

Qualifications

See job description

State

California

Immediate Fill

No

Job Reference

JC-537907