Job Posting: Caltrans Electrician I

Department of Transportation

JC-536451
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Caltrans Electrician I
CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I

$5,686.00 - $6,812.00 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: 11/13/2026

Job Description and Duties

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 is responsible for the Levels of Service on Electrical inventory items in the District. Follows safety and health policies and procedures as contained in the Department’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program; knowledge of environmental, stormwater, 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 CAL/OSHA and safety rules and regulations; 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. Must possess a valid C driver's license to operate State vehicles; Commercial Class A or Class B driver's license is desirable.

PARF# 07-27-0446 / JC-536451

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary

reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please

note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with

the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025

Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.



Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I 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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 7300 E. Bandini Bl, Commerce CA 90040, Los Angeles County; Night Shift.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
 

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to 30 degrees, strong winds, rain, dust, noise and uneven surfaces.

May be requested to work overtime due to emergencies, special work projects, or when the Department deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime with proper advance notice. Employees are expected to report to work reasonably dressed to protect themselves and during routine assignments and from exposure to usual and/or predictable physical and environmental conditions found in the workplace (per Caltrans Safety Manual). Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to:

  •  Appropriate footwear, in adequate condition.
  • Long or short sleeve shirts provided by Caltrans. Safety vest is to be worn over non- safety shirts or coats.
  • Long pants; no shorts or cutoffs.
  • Safety gear such as: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, FR rated clothing, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, and/or other safety gear.
  • Reflective vest worn over white coveralls, as needed, such as for night work.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-536451
Position #(s):
907-750-6938-010
Working Title:
Caltrans Electrician I
Classification:
CALTRANS ELECTRICIAN I
$5,686.00 - $6,812.00
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:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Caltrans District 7 Los Angeles

Department Information

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
  • Must possess a valid C driver's license to operate State vehicles.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

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 birth dates 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.

Final Filing Date: 11/13/2026

Who May Apply

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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans District 7 Santa Ana
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-536451
1750 E. 4th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans District 7 Los Angeles
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-536451
100 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
  • Must possess a valid C driver's license to operate State vehicles.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

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 birth dates and social security numbers


Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
JOSHUA LINDSEY
(213) 269-1829
Joshua.Lindsey@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Joseph Vecchi
(213) 808-7759
joseph.vecchi@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-536451), PARF# 07-27-0446 and title of the position (Insert Classification Title) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

 

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

 

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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