Driver License Examiner w/CDL - Hazleton

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking a Driver License Examiner with CDL to join our team. This role focuses on evaluating license applicants, administering knowledge and road exams, and ensuring regulatory compliance, while providing accurate information to the public.

Work is full-time with a stable daytime schedule; telework is not available. The position requires PA residency and a valid Class A CDL with P and N endorsements; incumbents must maintain active

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant; or Two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.

Responsibilities

• Applicant Evaluation: Determine qualifications of applicants and verify that vehicles meet required safety standards
• Test Administration: Conduct commercial and non commercial knowledge and road examinations according to established procedures
• Document Review: Examine identity, citizenship, residency, and licensing documents for authenticity
• Identity Verification: Use systems and databases to confirm identity and detect potential fraud
• Customer Processing: Issue driver license products and provide information related to licensing services
• Regulation Compliance: Follow customer service policies, fee waiver guidelines, REAL ID requirements, and Title VI standards

Skills

Public interaction

Job description

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Driver License Examiner w/CDL and enjoy the benefit of being home every day. This position gives CDL holders a chance to apply their expertise without the demands of long-distance travel or irregular shifts. You will help applicants prepare for safe driving while experiencing a dependable, structured workweek. Build a career that respects your time, your family life, and your professional strengths.

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Driver License Examiner w/CDL and enjoy the benefit of being home every day. This position gives CDL holders a chance to apply their expertise without the demands of long-distance travel or irregular shifts. You will help applicants prepare for safe driving while experiencing a dependable, structured workweek. Build a career that respects your time, your family life, and your professional strengths.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position evaluates driver license applicants and supports daily operations at Driver License Centers. You ensure that testing, identity checks, and processing tasks are completed accurately and in accordance with regulations. As a Driver License Examiner w/CDL, you will perform the following duties:

• Applicant Evaluation: Determine qualifications of applicants and verify that vehicles meet required safety standards
• Test Administration: Conduct commercial and non commercial knowledge and road examinations according to established procedures
• Document Review: Examine identity, citizenship, residency, and licensing documents for authenticity
• Identity Verification: Use systems and databases to confirm identity and detect potential fraud
• Customer Processing: Issue driver license products and provide information related to licensing services
• Regulation Compliance: Follow customer service policies, fee waiver guidelines, REAL ID requirements, and Title VI standards

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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

• A ll 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.
• A ll positions require no suspensions or revocations of a driver’s license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.
• A ll 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

• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.