Driver License Examiner w/ CDL (Bradford)

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, via PennDOT's Bureau of Driver Licensing, seeks a Driver License Examiner for CDL candidates. You will evaluate driver skills, review documents, and process licensing transactions to help ensure safe and legal licensing while serving the public.

Work hours are daytime with a stable schedule; duties include safety evaluations, knowledge testing, road examinations, and document review, all in support of compliant licensing practices.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant or two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.
• Active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C license and age 21 at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate driver skills and physical qualifications during examinations.
• Review identity documents for authenticity and prevent fraud.
• Administer knowledge tests and conduct road examinations for CDL and non-CDL applicants.
• Process licensing transactions and issue licenses/IDs with accurate program information.
• Ensure compliance with REAL ID, fee waiver, and customer service policies.

Job description

Looking for a change from long hours behind the wheel? Ready to step away from traffic delays, rising fuel costs, and the pressure of tight delivery schedules? If you are seeking more stability and time for the people and activities you enjoy, this opportunity may be the perfect fit!

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Bureau of Driver Licensing as a Driver License Examiner for Commercial Driver License (CDL) candidates. This role offers dependable daytime hours, a consistent workweek, and the chance to stay close to home. You will play an important part in public safety by evaluating new CDL drivers and ensuring they meet Pennsylvania licensing requirements and standards. If you are ready for a meaningful career with better work-life balance, we welcome you to apply!

This position evaluates driver skills, reviews identity documents, and supports customer transactions to ensure safe and lawful licensing practices. As a Driver License Examiner, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Evaluation: Assess physical qualifications, driving skills, and vehicle conditions during examinations
• Knowledge Testing: Administer written tests to confirm that applicants understand traffic laws and road signs
• Road Examination: Conduct pre-trip, skills, and driving tests for commercial and non-commercial applicants
• Document Review: Examine identity documents to confirm authenticity and prevent fraud
• Customer Processing: Issue licenses and identification cards while providing accurate program information
• Regulation Compliance: Follow REAL ID, fee waiver, and customer service policies during all licensing activities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours/week
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel to other driver license centers may be required as necessary.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver’s License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
• All positions require no suspensions or revocations of a driver’s license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.
• All employees in this job hired after February 28, 2022, are required to obtain an active unrestricted Class M driver’s license within the first six months of employment or before the end of the probationary period and maintain it during employment.
• This position requires possession of an active Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with the following endorsements: P and N. The Commercial Driver License cannot have any of the following restrictions: E, L, N, O, or Z.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/testonce for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.