Terrible management, good benefits - Dispatcher-Clerk Caltrans Employee Review

2.0
Jun 30, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, good pay, job stability, retirement compensation great, CalPERS system is extremely helpful for employees, Transfers are an extremely easy process

Cons

Bad management, virtually impossible to terminate problem employees, no recognition for excellence, CalTrans HR are impossible to reach directly unless you live in Sacramento

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

Cons

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