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About Caltrans

Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.  Caltrans 2020-2024 Strategic Plan (PDF)

Vision

A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

Mission

Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Values

  • Engagement
    We inspire and motivate one another through effective communication, collaboration, teamwork, and partnership.
  • Equity
    We strive to eliminate disparities while improving outcomes for all.
  • Innovation
    We are empowered to seek creative solutions and take informed risks.
  • Integrity
    We promote trust and accountability through our consistent and ethical actions.
  • Pride
    As one Caltrans family, we are proud of our work and strive for excellence in public service.

Goals

  • Safety first 
  • Cultivate excellence 
  • Enhance and connect the multimodal transportation network 
  • Strengthen stewardship and drive efficiency 
  • Lead climate action
  • Advance equity and livability in all communities
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-536954 Maintenance Mechanic
$5,422 - $7,136 monthly
CalTrans Martinez, CA
This posting states its location as Contra Costa County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Under Direction of a Caltrans Bridge Maintenance Supervisor the incumbent performs a variety a skilled labor in the operation maintenance and repair of state-owned drawbridges, buildings, pump houses and other various state owned mechanical and non-mechanical structures, highways and state right of ways. Inspects, maintains, and repairs plumbing, heating, water, and sewer systems; does electrical maintenance and repair work; does miscellaneous minor building construction and repair work; estimates and requisitions materials and supplies; keeps tools and equipment in good condition; keeps records and prepares reports. May function on a day to day basis without close supervision and works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to Bridge maintenance. May instruct Lead or Supervise. Additional tasks may include, but are not limited to,...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-538241 Landscape Associate
$6,488 - $12,152 monthly
CalTrans San Bernardino, CA
This posting states its location as San Bernardino County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATE, CALTRANS Under the direction of the District Landscape Architect, the Landscape Associate develops a broad range of landscape architectural products and services in support of the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) Mission and Vision. In this capacity the incumbent may work on multi-modal transportation and facility design, Visual Impact Assessments (VIA), erosion control design, structure aesthetics, mitigation, roadside management, resource conservation, regional planning, site planning and development, complete streets, and sustainable design. PARF #08-27-0293 / JC-538241 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...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-537709 Lead GIS Enterprise Administrator
$8,625 - $11,557 monthly
CalTrans Sacramento, CA
This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Under general direction of an IT Manager I, the incumbent serves as a Lead/Senior GIS Enterprise Administrator ensuring smooth and efficient operation of GIS-Middleware systems within the Database and Middleware Management Section of the Infrastructure Management Division. MAJOR FUNCTIONS:The incumbent provides leadership in designing and architecting Enterprise GIS solutions that meet the organization's requirements, involving analyzing business needs, evaluating technology options, and designing scalable and high-performance GIS/ middleware architectures. The Incumbent also provides leadership in all aspects of Enterprise GIS like System administration, GIS database design and administration, expert in ESRI products set up, installation, configuration and maintenance. The incumbent shall...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-538099 Equipment Materiel Specialist
$4,623 - $5,533 monthly
CalTrans Los Angeles, CA
This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment (DOE), in an Equipment Shop, the Equipment Materiel Specialist (EMS) receives supervision from the Equipment Materiel Manager I / II, and day-to-day direction from the Senior Equipment Materiel Specialist. Performs Equipment Materiel Operations work concerning the purchasing, inventory, disbursement, shipping and receiving of equipment parts, materiel, related equipment and services for the fabrication, maintenance, repair and disposal of mobile equipment. Incumbent must possess a valid class C driver’s license. PARF# 32-27-0189 / JC-538099 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...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-537378 HQ Communications Center Dispatcher/Clerk
$4,106 - $5,139 monthly
CalTrans Sacramento, CA
This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: DISPATCHER-CLERK, CALTRANS Under the direction of DISPATCHER-CLERK SUPERVISOR, CALTRANS, the incumbent provides statewide transportation information and communication support by receiving, researching, documenting, and disseminating information related to highway conditions, incidents, and emergencies. The incumbent maintains communication with internal and external stakeholders, including District offices, governmental agencies, and the public, to ensure timely and accurate distribution of transportation-related information. The incumbent supports emergency operations by coordinating communications, preparing reports, maintaining emergency contact resources, and assisting with departmental response activities during local and statewide incidents. Performs administrative duties including records management, filing, and responding to...
Nov 09, 2026
Temp to Perm
JC-537565 CALTRANS DISPATCHER CLERK
$4,106 - $5,139 monthly
CalTrans San Bernardino, CA
This posting states its location as San Bernardino County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: DISPATCHER-CLERK, CALTRANS Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Dispatcher-Clerk Supervisor, the incumbent operates communication equipment in a dispatch center to receive and disseminate messages, broadcasts, and bulletins which be of a routine or emergency nature. The incumbent will maintain logs in Integrated Management Maintenance System (IMMS) and records, operates the CHP Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and perform other duties related to the dispatch operations of the Maintenance Division in accordance with Department Transportation Communication Guidelines. The Dispatch Center/Traffic Management Center (TMC) is a 24/7 operation and the incumbent may be required to work irregular hours including night shifts, weekends, and holidays with some overtime to be expected. The incumbent...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-538121 Maintenance Manager I
$7,826 - $9,728 monthly
CalTrans Santa Ana, CA
This posting states its location as Orange County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: CALTRANS MAINTENANCE MANAGER I Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager II for North Region Maintenance, the Maintenance Manager I is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Manager II in the various administrative and oversight functions necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the Notth Region Maintenance crews and specialists. The incumbent is responsible for implementing, evaluating, sustaining and communicating major programs and policies in the field maintenance operations for District 12. Workweek will be 9/80 schedule A 06:00-15:30. PARF# 12-27-0141 / JC-538121 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...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-537727 Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker
$4,102 - $4,865 monthly
CalTrans Los Angeles, CA
This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Under the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent must have and retain a valid Class "C" Drivers License and will operate vehicles, machinery, tools and will perform labor intensive work related to Emergency Response Incident Operations to perform cleanup/removal of encampments, illegal and unauthorized dumping, freeway spills as needed and and various related maintenance activities, repairs and mitigation efforts as assigned. Incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/ alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends, temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts, overtime, and is required to respond to emergency situations and calls. May be loaned to other cost centers for emergency operations and be required to travel out of town and overnights to meet...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-538147 CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
$5,119 - $6,696 monthly
CalTrans Red Bluff, CA
This posting states its location as Tehama County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Under the general supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor on Special Crews headquartered in Red Bluff, the incumbent will assist the supervisor in planning, scheduling, and performing work. The incumbent will oversee and lead field operations related to Emergency Response Incidents to perform cleanup/removal of encampments, illegal dumping, and various related maintenance activities, repairs and mitigation efforts as assigned. Incumbent may also lead efforts to clean freeway spills as needed. Incumbent will keep accurate records of labor, equipment and material usage. In the absence of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Leadworker will assume the supervisor's duties. Incumbent must have and retain a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) with a Category "C" (Right-of-Way Pest Control) and a Commercial Drivers License, Class...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-538085 CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
$5,119 - $6,696 monthly
CalTrans Los Angeles, CA
This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with a tank vehicle endorsement and equipment used by assigned unit. The incumbent works individually or leads a crew performing tasks related to landscape maintenance work; maintains functional and landscape plantings; weed and insect control; soil sterilization; mixing and applying chemicals and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway system. Must possess a California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate with Landscape Maintenance or Right of Way Pest Control Category. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-537831 CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
$5,119 - $6,696 monthly
CalTrans San Bernardino, CA
This posting states its location as San Bernardino County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker helps the supervisor plan and schedule the work of the crew. In the field, oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in landscape maintenance work. The incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License with a Tank Vehicle (N) Endorsement. The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends and will be required work night shift during winter storm conditions. The incumbent may respond to emergency call-outs. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. PARF# 08-26-0078 / JC-537831 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-537809 CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER
$5,119 - $6,696 monthly
CalTrans Riverside, CA
This posting states its location as Riverside County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker on Temecula Landscape Crew helps the supervisor plan and schedule the work of the crew. In the field, oversees and leads the work of the crew engaged in landscape maintenance work. The incumbent may be required to work overtime including nights and weekends and will be required work night shift during winter storm conditions. The incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver License with a Tank Vehicle (N) Endorsement, Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), and a current Medical Certificate. The incumbent may respond to emergency call-outs. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining. PARF# 08-27-0184 / JC-537809 Personal Leave Program: Effective July...
Nov 09, 2026
Temp to Perm
JC-537578 Highway Mechanic Supervisor
$6,874 - $8,137 monthly
CalTrans Stockton, CA
This posting states its location as San Joaquin County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MECHANIC SUPERVISOR While working for the Department of Transportation, Division of Equipment, the incumbent will be under the direction of the Highway Equipment Superintendent I, II or III. Supervises a force of mechanics, helpers, and apprentices engaged in constructing, servicing and repairing automotive, construction and highway maintenance equipment. May be assisted by a CT Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. Keeps records, establishes training programs, implements departmental policies, and prepares tool and equipment budgets, makes estimates for equipment repairs, improvements, and disposal. Makes decisions regarding the repair, use, and transportation of equipment. Acts in the absence of the Highway Equipment Superintendent. Directs the efforts of shop and field personnel. Maintains a safe workplace....
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-538171 CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
$4,102 - $4,865 monthly
CalTrans Quincy, CA
This posting states its location as Plumas County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with the maintenance and repair of State highways. Works with a crew, or individually, performing highway maintenance activities. Must be able to perform heavy manual labor, traffic control and chain control functions. Typical duties include sealing cracks; loading, unloading and shoveling material; digging or repairing drainage ditches and culverts; and clearing drainage inlets. Operates light landscape, maintenance or construction equipment (pickup, cone truck, etc.). Keeps simple records. Assists with traffic control duties such as setting up lane closures, flagging operations, moving closures, and chain control. Removes obstacles, debris and carcasses from the travel way or state rights of way. May...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-537759 Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker
$4,102 - $4,865 monthly
CalTrans Marysville, CA
This posting states its location as Yuba County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. PARF # 03-27-0423 / JC-537759 Under the supervision of a Caltrans Sign Crew Maintenance Supervisor, and functional direction of a Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker, is responsible for and performs miscellaneous labor work and light equipment operation in connection with the maintenance of state highways and facilities In his/her absence, a Caltrans Maintenance Leadworker or other qualified person may be in charge. There are times when incumbent may work for other Supervisors and/or work units, as workload requires. Will receive some training from other members of the crew. Must be in possession of a valid Class C California Driver License. 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)...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-537892 CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER
$4,102 - $4,865 monthly
CalTrans Crescent City, CA
This posting states its location as Del Norte County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) or designee, employee operates light vehicles and equipment requiring a Class C drivers license used by the assigned unit. Works individually or with a crew performing tasks related to highway maintenance work. PARF# 01-27-0016 / JC-537892 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker 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...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-537469 Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker
$5,119 - $6,696 monthly
CalTrans Martinez, CA
This posting states its location as Contra Costa County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Incumbents, under the direction of a Maintenance Supervisor or designee, operate vehicles requiring a valid Class B commercial drivers license with tank vehicle endorsement, and other construction equipment when qualified, Class A is desirable. Work with and assist in directing the work of a crew engaged in maintenance or construction work on highways and structures, provide on the job training to crew in various aspects of maintenance operations, ensures all policies and procedures are adhered to, file reports, make time sheet entries, order or purchase supplies and equipment, conduct safety meetings and best maintenance practice reviews. May be exposed to loud noises, dust, fumes, various chemicals and solvents, extreme weather conditions, moving vehicular traffic and stressful situations. May work on hazardous spills within the right of way. May be...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-538079 Caltrans Highway Maintenance Leadworker - Delineation
$5,119 - $6,696 monthly
CalTrans Oakland, CA
This posting states its location as Alameda County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: CALTRANS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER Under the general direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, incumbent assists with various raised marker, striping, and pavement marking operations, handles and lifts large quantities of 35 to 50 lb. bags or boxes. This also includes grinding operations and operation and care of light trucks and commercial vehicles used for pavement delineation. Incumbent must have knowledge of basic safe work practices and the provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles, servicing, minor adjustments, and emergency repairs to equipment. Incumbent must possess ability to communicate and follow simple written and oral directions, keep records, and perform heavy manual labor. Also, will do daily tasks normally done by the Supervisor in his absence such as timekeeping,...
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-538196 Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker
$6,157 - $7,379 monthly
CalTrans Sonora, CA
This posting states its location as Tuolumne County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADWORKER Working at the Department of Transportation, within the Division of Equipment (DOE), the incumbent will work in a shop environment, under the direction of a Caltrans (CT) Highway Mechanic Supervisor, acting in a lead capacity to a group of CT Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Automobile Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices, makes accident damage estimates and job orders on incoming jobs, assigns jobs, checks work, gives instructions, aids with difficult mechanical problems, and performs hands-on work in the construction, inspection, diagnosis, repairing and servicing of automobiles, trucks, tractors, personnel hoists, spray equipment, loaders, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel and gasoline engines and similar equipment used in the Caltrans fleet....
Nov 09, 2026
Full time
JC-529954 Heavy Equipment Technician
$5,608 - $6,723 monthly
CalTrans Redwood City, CA
This posting states its location as San Mateo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: CALTRANS HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC While working for the Caltrans Division of Equipment (DOE), the incumbent will work under the direction of a Highway Mechanic Supervisor and/or direction of a Caltrans Heavy Equipment Mechanic Leadworker. The incumbent will typically be working in a field environment, constructing, inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and servicing various fleet equipment types used by the Department. Completes various records and reports, and uses computer equipment for various tasks. May assist in instructing or giving directions to helpers, apprentices or other employees. Incumbent may be assigned to either Resident/Field or Traveling/Roving coverage, operates under remote supervision from main shop or sub shop, and is subject to periodic field HEM reviews coordinated by shop leadership. Incumbent must possess a...