Electrical Area Superintendent - Energy Vault : Job Details

Job Posting: Electrical Area Superintendent

Department of Transportation

JC-480935 - Electrical Area SuperintendentCALTRANS ELECTRICAL AREA SUPERINTENDENT

$7,176.00 - $8,923.00 per MonthNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/8/2025

Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Manager II, is in charge of and directs the work of Electrical Crews, and Structural Steel Paint Crew. The Electrical Area Superintendent is responsible for all of the highway electrical systems, within the District including, but not limited to, traffic signals, roadway and sign lighting, pumping facilities, weigh stations, and all devices associated with the Traffic Operations Systems, such as CCTV Cameras, CMS's, HAR Systems Detector Stations etc., along with the multiple District operations of the Structural Steel Paint Crew.

Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the Caltrans Electrical Area Superintendent 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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PARF# 10-5-542 / JC-480935

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

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

While at their base of operation or at meetings with other entities, employees will work inside of climate-controlled buildings, but some operations will take place alongside, over or upon state highways and right of way. The Electrical Area Superintendent will be exposed to noise, inclement weather, dirt, odors, uneven surfaces, high-speed traffic conditions and moving construction equipment. Must be willing to work odd hours, nights, and weekends if called upon.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS ELECTRICAL AREA SUPERINTENDENT

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• 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.

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: or Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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.

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:

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