California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Ready to dive into a career filled with innovative tech and a focus on community safety? Your path starts at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), where we're transforming transportation, and endless career possibilities await!
About Caltrans
From roads less traveled to highways supporting California’s demanding commute. The California Department of Transportation (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 to keep California moving. More than the road workers, we are California’s transportation infrastructure; established in 1895, Caltrans has been active in moving the people and commerce of California and continues to model the way in innovative transportation systems.
Commitment to Residents of California
It is our commitment to the residents of California that keeps us honest in our mission of providing a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
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
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
Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP)
The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. LEAP is an alternative to the traditional testing process, which allows applicants with disabilities to demonstrate competency through on-the-job testing known as the Job Examination Period (JEP). People with Disabilities may pursue state employment through the standard, non-LEAP process, or the LEAP process. Visit us for details.
Transportation Related Areas
Caltrans specializes in many areas related to transportation: Engineering, Environmental Analysis, Information Technology, Maintenance, Equipment, Transportation Planning, Land Surveys, Right of Way, Finance, Traffic Operations, Aeronautics, Legal, and Administration.
Hiring in these categories:
- Transportation Planners
- Transportation Engineers (Civil)
- Transportation Engineers (Electrical)
- Research Data Analyst
- Research Data Specialist
- Research Data Supervisor
- Administrative Analyst
- Administrative Management
- Aviation & Transportation
Caltrans Benefits
Diversity and Equity
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) acknowledges that communities of color and underserved communities experienced fewer benefits and a greater share of negative impacts associated with our state’s transportation system. Some of these disparities reflect a history of transportation decision-making, policy, processes, planning, design, and construction that "quite literally put up barriers, divided communities, and amplified racial inequities, particularly in our Black and Brown neighborhoods."
Caltrans recognizes our leadership role and unique responsibility in State government to eliminate barriers to provide more equitable transportation for all Californians. This understanding is the foundation for intentional decision-making that recognizes past, stops current, and prevents future harms from our actions.
