Driver License Examiner w/CDL - Hazleton

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Driver License Examiner to enhance highway safety. This full-time role involves evaluating driving skills and qualifications of applicants, conducting tests, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, engaging with diverse individuals while processing applications. Strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor are essential. If you are passionate about public safety and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating driving qualifications and safety standards.
• Ability to administer vision tests and knowledge examinations.

Responsibilities

• Assess driving skills and qualifications of applicants.
• Conduct knowledge and driving tests for licenses.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Driver License Examiner Certification

Tools

Telebinocular Testing Equipment

Database Management Systems

Job description

Are you a committed and detail-oriented CDL holder eager to leverage your expertise to enhance highway safety? We are looking for a Driver License Examiner to join our team at the Hazleton Driver License Center. In this crucial role, you will evaluate the driving skills and qualifications of both commercial and non-commercial license applicants. The position requires you to thrive in a dynamic environment, engaging with a diverse range of individuals while processing customers at the counter, making strong communication skills and a friendly attitude essential. If this opportunity excites you, we invite you to apply today!

In this position, you will assess the physical and driving qualifications of applicants, as well as evaluating the mechanical condition of vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards. This involves administering vision tests, including telebinocular and color perception assessments. A key responsibility will be conducting knowledge examinations for both non-commercial and commercial driver licenses to verify applicants' comprehension of the Vehicle Code and traffic signs. You will oversee pre-trip, skills, and driving tests according to departmental guidelines, and review applications, registrations, and permits for any signs of irregularities or fraud. It is essential to verify the authenticity of various documents, such as birth certificates and immigration papers, while accessing databases to confirm the validity of identity documents to support ongoing fraud prevention efforts.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• 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:

• This position requires an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver’s License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
• This position requires no suspensions or revocations of a driver’s license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.
• This position requires 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.