Electrician Ii

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• Job Code: JC-500632
• Position Number:
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Caltrans Electrician II
• Classification: CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II
• Salary: $5,960.00 – $7,480.00
• Number of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Shasta County
• Telework:
  In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department:
  Caltrans
• Department Website:
• Director’s EEO Policy:
  Link

Under the direction of the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor of the Office of ITS Engineering and Support, the incumbent is responsible for the electrical maintenance of the district’s Transportation Management System (TMS). The incumbent may be required to install, configure, test and troubleshoot systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment. The incumbent works independently at a journey level and engages in complex layout work involving the electrical and mechanical systems associated with process control networks, telecommunications systems, microwave communications systems, and video display systems connected to the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and Field Element Network (FEN).

The incumbent also prepares, constructs, and installs ITS field equipment as part of the district’s capital support program.

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 search by typing in the classification title.

• Drug screening must be passed prior to being hired.
• Background investigation must be cleared prior to being hired.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date of 12/17/2025.

Eligible candidates include individuals currently in this classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, current LEAP/SROA candidates, and those with Surplus or Training and Development assignment eligibility.

All application packages should include the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents. Applications may be submitted electronically through Cal Careers () or via mail:

• Mailing address:
  Department of Transportation
  Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Contact
  Certification Services MS-90
  P O Box 168036
  Sacramento, CA
• Drop‑off address:
  Department of Transportation
  Drop‑off Address
  Caltrans DHR Contact
  Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS
  1727 30th Street, MS 90
  Sacramento, CA 95816

Hours for drop‑off are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Closed on weekends and State holidays.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version).
• Resume (optional).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations when scheduled. Direct questions to the EEO contact listed on this posting.