Driver License Examiner w/CDL - Reading

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Driver License Examiner to join the Department of Transportation. You will help ensure applicants meet safety standards and identity rules while delivering consistent service at the Driver License Center.

Responsibilities include driving evaluations, vision screenings, knowledge testing, document review, and assisting customers with renewals, transfers, and CDL requirements. Strong attention to regulatory compliance and customer care is essential.

Qualifications

• Active PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license and 21+ years of age.
• No suspensions or revocations in the past five years.
• If hired after Feb 28, 2022, obtain Class M license within six months and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driving evaluations and inspect vehicles for safety features.
• Administer vision screenings using approved tools.
• Administer knowledge testing on Vehicle Code and traffic signs.
• Review documents to verify identity and detect fraud.
• Assist customers with applications, renewals, transfers, and CDL requirements.
• Follow REAL ID procedures, customer service policies, and fee waiver rules.

Skills

Public interaction

Safety consciousness

Tools

Driver's License knowledge

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-54269-71040. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 17, 2026 TO AUGUST 14, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Join the Department of Transportation as a Driver License Examiner and enjoy a role that offers steady hours and daily consistency! This position provides the chance to use your road knowledge while working in a predictable and structured environment. Your experience supports safer roads and helps new drivers build confidence. Step into a career that values your background and offers dependable scheduling!

This position helps ensure that driver license applicants meet safety standards and identity rules while supporting secure and consistent service at the Driver License Center. The role contributes to safe driving practices and the prevention of identity fraud. As a Driver License Examiner, you will perform the following duties:

• Driving Evaluation: Check applicant driving abilities and inspect vehicles for required safety features
• Vision Screening: Administer vision tests using approved tools and methods
• Knowledge Testing: Conduct written examinations to confirm understanding of the Vehicle Code and traffic signs
• Document Review: Examine personal records and use systems to verify identity and detect fraud
• Customer Assistance: Process applications and provide guidance on renewals, transfers, motorcycle licenses, and CDL requirements
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow REAL ID procedures, customer service policies, fee waiver rules, 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
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work overtime and travel to other Driver License Centers when 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:

• 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.