Caltrans Careers
Make Moves. Make Impact. Make Caltrans Your Next Career.
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Ready for a career powered by innovation, cutting‑edge tech, and a commitment to community safety? Start your journey with Caltrans, where we’re transforming transportation and unlocking endless career possibilities. With a team of over 23,000 strong, you’ll find opportunities in engineering, project management, environmental planning, administration, public outreach, and hands‑on trades like electrical, mechanical, and maintenance.
No matter your background, there’s a place for you here.
At Caltrans, we improve lives and communities through transportation. Guided by our core values: collaboration, equity, innovation, integrity, people first, pride, and stewardship - we move California forward, together.
What are you waiting for? Join the team today! Check out our vacancies on CalCareers!
Not quite ready for employment? We have paid student intern positions available to provide a stepping stone into the transportation sector. Kickstart your career journey with Caltrans. Learn about or apply to an internship on University Enterprises!
Step 1: Create a CalCareers Account
The first step to applying for state jobs is creating your CalCareers account. Follow along below to get started!
- Go to CalCareers
- Select Log In
- Select Create an Account
- Now you’re ready to Create an Application Template to apply for job postings, which makes applying to jobs even quicker!
Step 2: Confirm the Eligibility Requirements and Take an Examination
First, you will need to determine which classifications or jobs you are interested in, then determine if you meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job advertisement, you will need to use the classification title in the “Exams/Assessment Search” on CalCareers.
Step 3: Start Applying for Jobs!
You can search for job vacancies by using the “Advanced Job Search” on CalCareers by entering search criteria you’re interested in (classification, location, keywords, etc.). Visit CalCareers to see all current Caltrans vacancies.
Still have questions?
Check out the CaltransCareer Compass to get an insider’s look at the entire process, including application tips, statement of qualifications, and even classifications (or jobs) you may qualify based on your highest level of education.
We are hiring! This is where you'll find details on specific recruitment efforts. If none are listed, be sure to check our regular events calendar to connect with our team!
If you would like us to attend/host an event in your area, please reach out to a recruiter.
Not quite ready for employment? Learn more about our paid internship or volunteer opportunities and kickstart your career with Caltrans today!
Caltrans offers excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Sick Leave, Vacations, Holidays
- Flexible Schedules (Telework)
- Engineer & Job Rotation Programs
- Trainings and Upward Mobility
- Mentorship and Career Counseling
- Retirement Plans, 401k & 457(b)
Learn more about benefits with Caltrans at CalHR
