ELECTRICIAN

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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

• Job Code #: JC-508295
• Position #(s):
  
  -018
• Working Title
  : CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I
• Classification
  : CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I
• Salary Range
  : $5,686.00 - $6,812.00
• # of Positions
  :
  Multiple
• Work Location
  :
  San Diego County
• Telework
  :
  In Office
• Job Type
  :
  Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information
  :
  Caltrans Mission:
  Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website:  Director’s EEO Policy:  Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

Under the general supervision of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor or with lead direction by a Caltrans Electrician II, the Caltrans Electrician I is responsible for repairing highway lighting and electrical power circuits to various State equipment. This classification requires a valid Class C driver’s license; a Class A or B driver’s license is desirable. The incumbent works individually or with others and operates highway maintenance equipment and vehicles.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends, may be required to work temporary and intermittent shifts, and is expected to respond to emergency calls. May be loaned to another crew. The position may require out‑of‑town travel, usually in week‑long increments. This position is considered the first journey level for this class series. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

• Repair highway lighting and electrical power circuits for State equipment.
• Operate highway maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Work overtime, including nights and weekends, and respond to emergency calls.
• May be loaned to another crew and perform out‑of‑town travel.
• Work under the general supervision of a Caltrans Electrical Supervisor or lead direction by a Caltrans Electrician II.

• The position(s) require(s) a drug screening be passed prior to being hired.
• This classification requires a valid Class ‘C’ driver’s license.
• 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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026

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 are given…