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Job Description
Caltrans Electrician II Department of Transportation
JC-521397
- Caltrans Electrician II
CALTRANS
ELECTRICIAN II
$5,960.00 - $7,480.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
6/26/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description 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. PARF# 05-26-0244/JC 521397 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position is located at 3999 State St Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara 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. The Caltrans Electrician may work under various climates and conditions. Work may be performed inside of climate controlled buildings, but most operations will take place alongside, over or upon state highways and right of way. The incumbent will be exposed to noise, inclement weather, dirt, odors, uneven surfaces, heights up to 50 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, nights, and weekends and be available for trouble call outs. May be required to work out of town with extended overnight stays. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$5,960.00 - $7,480.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Santa Barbara 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.
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a valid Class C driver's license. 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. 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://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
