Driver License Examiner w​/CDL; Meadville

THE POSITION

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 may be the career path you have been searching for!

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 may be the career path you have been searching for!

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 role focuses on evaluating driver license applicants to ensure they meet safety and identity requirements. You will be responsible for administering tests, reviewing documents, and communicating clearly with customers throughout the licensing process. As a Driver License Examiner w/ CDL, you will perform the following duties:

• Applicant Evaluation:
  Determine physical qualifications, driving ability, and vehicle condition for compliance with safety standards
• Knowledge Testing:
  Administer written examinations to confirm understanding of traffic signs and the Vehicle Code
• Skills Testing:
  Conduct driving skills tests for both non-commercial and CDL applicants following department standards
• Document Verification:
  Examine and authenticate identity documents, registrations, insurance cards, and legal records
• Fraud Prevention:
  Identify possible fraud, protect against false identities, and access systems to confirm authenticity
• Customer Communication:
  Explain procedures, test results, complaint processes, and licensing requirements to applicants

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

• 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.

• 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 .

• 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…