Caltrans Electrician II

  • Department of Transportation
  • Monterey, California
  • Full Time
and Duties This position is considered the full journey level for this class. Under the direction of a CALTRANS Electrical Supervisor, the Incumbent is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic devices associated with State Facilities. This position requires the operation of light trucks, personnel hoists, vans and automotive vehicles. Incumbent may drive heavy trucks, if properly licensed. With training and certification where necessary, incumbent may be required to operate equipment such as trenchers, backhoes, forklifts, air quality monitors, hoists and cranes. Incumbent must be able to work nights, weekends, odd shifts, and respond to trouble calls. Incumbent will be required to do heavy manual labor such as but not limited to: moving heavy items, lifting, carrying, digging, and shoveling.
The Caltrans Electrician position is located in Salinas.

PARF# 05-6-690 / JC-489274

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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Working Conditions

Position is located at 850 Elvee Dr. Salinas, CA 93901, Monterey 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.

Job ID: 490151161
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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