Caltrans Electrician II

Under general direction from the Caltrans Electrical Superintendent and general supervision from the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor and/or from an Electrician II lead person, the incumbent follows safety and health policies and procedures as contained in the Departments Injury and Illness Prevention Program; knowledge of environmental, storm water, emergencies, natural disasters, accident prevention techniques, and safe work practices. There are times when the incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as required by operational needs. Follows and enforces California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL/OSHA) and safety rules and regulations; the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, the National Electric Code and the District Maintenance Code of Safe Practices. Employee 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. Possession of a valid Class C driver license is required. Commercial Class A or Class B driver's license is desirable.

May serve as the lead person of a crew or work independently on the most complex aspects of the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment including but not limited to pump plants, wells, traffic signals, highway and bridge lighting systems, tunnel lighting and ventilation systems, ramp meters, changeable message signs, closed circuit TV, vehicle detection systems, highway advisory radio, environmental weather system, irrigation controllers, and electrical systems in maintenance yards. Makes detailed checks of traffic signals and highway lighting systems to locate trouble or cause of failure, and inspects and tests both signals and lighting systems for proper functioning. In the absence of the Caltrans Electrical Supervisor, or when assigned, may represent the Supervisor at meetings, functions, public contacts and other daily duties of the Supervisor. Makes minor repairs, adjustments, emergency repairs; performs lube service; cleans equipment and maintains all pertinent records. Pre and postoperative equipment checks. Responds to electrical emergencies such as signals on flash, or pole knockdowns, evaluates the situation and takes appropriate action. May inspect for proper electrical operation and work with other departments related to contracts and permits for compliance with Standard Plans and Specifications. Makes daily work reports regarding service requests, work orders, labor hours, and equipment and materials used. Elaborates reports of outages and completed work. May update IMMS records in a computer. Make drawings of schematics, wiring diagrams, and corrections of them. May order and/or pick up supplies and equipment.

PARF# 07-6-023 / JC-486255

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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Position located at 15603 Chatsworth St. Mission Hills CA 91345, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.

New toState candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification orminimum of alternate range when applicable.