Caltrans District 10 Chain Installer Orientation, Training & Permitting

District 10 Chain Installer Orientation, Training & Permitting

Stockton- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is currently recruiting for winter season Chain Installers. Individuals interested in becoming a Caltrans District 10 Chain Installer are invited to call (209) 601-6536 for additional information. Caltrans has permits available for State Routes 4 (SR-4), SR-88, SR-89, SR-108, SR-120, and SR-207 in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties.

New applicants are required to attend a Chain Installer Orientation Class which will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in the Caltrans Mountain Region Office located at 98 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA 95222. The class will consist of a performance and written exam, and applicants must pass both exams to obtain a Chain Installer permit.

Returning Caltrans District 10 chain Installers, with no prior violations, can renew their permits immediately by calling (209) 601-6536. Caltrans District 10 Chain Installer permits cost $324.00, the price is valid through December 31, 2025. Calaveras County requires a business license for all applicants interested in working on State Route 4.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. Caltrans also reminds motorists to #KnowBeforeYouGo by checking QuickMap.dot.ca.gov for the latest highway conditions prior to travel.

Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. All work is scheduled to occur as listed but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment/materials, and construction-related issues.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. For the latest highway conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov