Highway Maintenance Worker - Highway Maintenance Worker Caltrans Employee Review

5.0
Oct 25, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay, lots of overtime, good retirement, low stress, good coworkers, 630 to 300 schedule, weekends off

Cons

Payroll Department seems unorganized, trouble getting paid correctly as a new employee, no double time after 12 hours due to bargaining agreement

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

You'll learn a lot, good place to start as an ITA..

Cons

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4.0
Jul 5, 2026
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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.

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