Benefits

There Are Many Benefits Caltrans Offers Its Employees

• Health And Dental Insurance - Choose from a variety of health and dental benefit plans for you and your family. Visit CalPERS for more information about benefits.
• Vision Care Insurance - You are automatically enrolled into the state's Vision Program.
• Retirement Plans - Visit CalPERS for more information on the retirement plans offered by the state.
• Paid Holidays - Paid state holidays, plus one personal holiday each year.
• Vacation - Paid vacation, based upon years of employment.
• Sick Leave - Eight hours sick leave each month.
• Alternate Work Schedules – Caltrans offers 4/10/40 and 9/8/80 alternate work schedules, depending on the particular work requirements and at the supervisor’s discretion.
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential consultation, assessment, and referrals are available at no cost.
• Educational Reimbursement – Caltrans may provide partial educational reimbursement for college classes or training that are career related, for upward mobility and special programs.
• Savings Plus Plans - The State offers a 457 Deferred Compensation plan and a 401K plan for customized savings.
• Telework – Caltrans offers the opportunity to work at home, depending on the particular work requirements and at the supervisor’s discretion.
• Family Leave - Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA) and Pregnancy Disability Leave
• Military Leave - You may be allowed to take up to 30 calendar days with pay for military leave each year.
• Bereavement Leave - You are allowed up to 24 hours paid time off if a member of your family dies, based on union contract.
• Jury Duty - You may serve with no loss in pay.