Caltrans reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Malcolm Dougherty

67% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* most executives and office chief leaderships are supportive and easy to talk to. * great diversity in the workplace, with many people from varying background being represented and promoted. * great work-life balance if you're a specialist.

Cons

* some senior branch chiefs end up working on weekends. * not specific to department, but state workers keep getting their raises cut.

1.0
Jan 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Your position will be stable once you pass your probation.

Cons

- Untrained management - Hierarchy culture - Promotions are mostly dependent on your duration at Caltrans, connection versus qualifications - Depends on your department, but this one management pushes responsibilities onto you and relies on your “position of statement” to make you do it - Lost of gossip, petty things, and favoritism

4.0
Jun 18, 2025

TE Civil

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance, diversity, learning opportunities

Cons

Required to be in the office 4 days per week.

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