CALTRANS Employer Reviews

A typical day at work for me here was in-putting data and general admin duties, I learn how to work their system to input data. The management was very helpful and always there to answer any questions I had. My co-workers were very nice and helpful.

Go to Plant, witness production of roadway products, check Temperatures to confirm they are within tolerances. Sample Raw materials to be used (for example, rock/sand, concrete, HMA,...). Take sample to Lab, run appropriate tests. Check results to see if they are within tolerable ranges given in special provisions/ standard specifications. Report findings – more... to RE, inter data into database for final review. – less

This was a good winter job it paid the bills i left because the ferlough took about 40 percent of a already low wage.

My regular duties were to guard rail crew ,center medias, patch pavement, painting the highway adding reflectors.

Working with the experience Caltrans staff was a wonderful way to get exposure to the engineering discipline. The great resources that this organization has, allows one to learn from an array of engineering disciplines.

The state is a somewhat secure place to work with a good retirement and benefits. The management is rigid in some places and relaxed in others. The hardest part of the job depends on the management style and confidence in allowing a employee to work without micro management.
Most enjoyable part is benefits, retirement and flexiblity in obtaining new – more... job and location. – less

Would recommend employment to all. Hard to get into agency, good benefits,good salary.

Simple tech support and transferring of files from Macs to PC.

As the Student Assistant, my duties included the review of project reports for any errors before submittal; going out into the field at job site for inspection of bridge rehabilitation; sitting through squad meetings for discussions about any possible upgrades to projects. My supervisors and fellow branch members were very helpful and always available – more... if I had a question. Working with Caltrans helped me gain crucial communication skills and helped me learn how to thrive in a team environment. – less

traffic most difficult...lots of travel...fulfilling when job is complete

During my time here I was able to experience my first professional job. I learned a lot from my time there about the goverment and office duties.

I enjoyed working for this company! There were some times when my co-workers and supervisor was unprofessional and I had to figure out how to do the job duties alone. I felt as though I was not traind properly enough to complete the tasks correctly but I was very grateful for the jobn and eventually caught on.

Caltrans is a very steady or has been in the past. Caltrans is State of Californina department ,so their is little threat of job lose. There is good posibility of promotion also. However if one is highly motivated,or strongly openionated,this is not a job for you. many locations have overtime pay,good sick leave,and vacation,plus retirment.

Caltrans is a great place to work for. enjoyed working there. caltrans provide the employees with the trainings needed to perform the job.