The hiring process can take about 2-3 months. The first month involves posting the job up on Calcareers and collecting applicants. The second month is a screening process of the applications and setting up interviews for the job. The third month is based on H.R. processing the information of the new hire and confirming applicants references etc. Now this is just a rough outline of this process it can take more or less time based on staffing and time of year.

A pilot vehicle is a car or truck used to guide traffic through a flagging operation. The escort vehicle works in coordination with the flaggers to ensure the workers on foot are safe.

A flagging operation is used typically on a freeway with two lanes and involves flaggers controlling the flow of traffic through the closure. The flaggers use two-way radios to communicate to each other and use stop paddles to communicate to traffic. A flagger shall be placed at each end of the operation at all times and should be visible to the traveling public. If available a pilot vehicle should be used to guide traffic through the flagging operation.

Shoulder Work Ahead sign, Left or Right Shoulder closed ahead sign, and a shoulder closed sign.

Yes, a felon can get a job at Caltrans. You are not required at any time to disclose your criminal record.

Yes you can get your CDL for free through the CalTrans FastTrack program. You must first be employed with the state of California and work for CalTrans. Once your hired with CalTrans and completed your probationary period get your permit and then talk to your supervisor.

Caltrans has many departments with variable hours. Typically for Maintenance Workers their hours are 7am-3:30pm but some Maintenance Departments have four 10 hour shifts. Understand that regardless of typical shift hours Maintenance workers can have their hours changed due to department needs.

Road Work Ahead sign, Left or Right Lane Closed Ahead sign, Lane Ends Symbol sign, Flashing Arrow Sign(FAS), and finally a Lane Closed sign.

There are at least 21 cones in a taper for a lane closure. You may add cones to a taper but never try to reduce the amount.