Caltrans Electrician II

Job Posting:
Caltrans Electrician II

Department of Transportation

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.

This includes the electrical and mechanical systems associated with process control networks, telecommunications systems, microwave communications systems, 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.

If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re“apply. Your application will be considered.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN II

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• 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.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• 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 may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date in order to be considered.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the…