Caltrans Electrician II

Construct, maintain, troubleshoot and repair traffic signal systems, changeable message signs, extinguishable message signs, ramp metering systems, traffic count equipment, video surveillance and detection equipment, highway advisory radio equipment, building electrical systems, pumping plants, movable span bridge equipment, scale house systems, rest area systems, and highway lighting equipment. The incumbent is required to work on and around high voltage equipment and switchgear up to 12,000 volts (high voltage equipment is disconnected from source and locked out prior to work being performed on systems).

Inspect and operate equipment utilized in the performance of electrical work associated with state facilities. Equipment will include, but not be limited to, light trucks, personnel hoists, trenchers, backhoes, forklift, pavement saw, pipe threading equipment, conduit benders, voltage meters, resistance meters, amperage meters, high potential tester, hot-sticks, power monitoring equipment, air quality monitoring equipment, manual digging tools, electrical hand tools and battery test equipment.

PARF# 03-6-0021 / JC-483177

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

Position is located in Marysville, Yuba County.

The incumbent may work under various climates and conditions. Work may be performed inside of climate-controlled building, but most operations will take place alongside, over or upon state highway and right of ways. The incumbent will be exposed to noise, inclement weather, dirt, odors, uneven surfaces, heights up to 250 feet above pavement or water, confined spaces, concrete products, cleaning solvents, high speed traffic conditions and moving construction equipment. The incumbent must be willing to work odd hours, swing shift, night shift, and weekends and be available for trouble calls outs.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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.