Driver License Examiner w/CDL - Wilkes-Barre

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Driver License Examiner w/CDL to assess applicant readiness and administer licensing tests. You will evaluate physical qualifications, guide applicants through required steps, and issue licenses and IDs in a public-facing role within the Bureau of Driver Licensing.

Expect a structured schedule, on-site duties, and adherence to state and federal requirements. This role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and attention to detail in serving the driving

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Applicant Evaluation: Determine physical qualifications, driving ability, and vehicle safety conditions.
• Test Administration: Conduct vision screenings and knowledge examinations for commercial and non-commercial applicants.
• Skills Testing: Administer pre-trip, maneuverability, and road tests according to established standards.
• Document Verification: Review identity and residency documents to confirm authenticity and detect fraud.
• Customer Assistance: Provide information on licensing processes, renewals, transfers, and credentials.
• Application Processing: Issue driver license and identification card products and complete required transactions.

Job description

As a Driver License Examiner w/CDL with the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, you will help applicants prove their readiness for the road. This role gives you the chance to apply your judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail every day. You will support a vital public service that affects drivers across the Commonwealth. Join a mission-driven team that works hard to protect the public and strengthen confidence in the licensing process.

This position centers on administering driver tests, reviewing identity documents, and ensuring applicants meet state and federal requirements. As a Driver License Examiner w/CDL, you will perform the following duties:

• Applicant Evaluation: Determine physical qualifications, driving ability, and vehicle safety conditions
• Test Administration: Conduct vision screenings and knowledge examinations for commercial and non-commercial applicants
• Skills Testing: Administer pre-trip, maneuverability, and road tests according to established standards
• Document Verification: Review identity and residency documents to confirm authenticity and detect fraud
• Customer Assistance: Provide information on licensing processes, renewals, transfers, and credentials
• Application Processing: Issue driver license and identification card products and complete required transactions

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

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.
• 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 positionrequires 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.