CDL Skills Test Examiner (LSR3)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Licensing (DOL) is seeking two (2) CDL Skills Test Examiners for its Parkland and Everett offices. This role is crucial for promoting roadway safety by ensuring commercial driver license (CDL) skills examinations are conducted fairly, consistently, and in compliance with all regulations. The examiner will deliver professional, customer-focused testing services, evaluate candidates' driving abilities, and ensure only qualified applicants are licensed. This position contributes to public safety by ensuring commercial drivers have the necessary knowledge and skills to operate vehicles safely.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience conducting or evaluating state certified commercial driver license skill tests.
Five (5) years of driving experience, two years of which must include driving class A vehicles.
A valid Washington State class A Commercial Drivers' License.
Two (2) years of customer service experience which includes explaining policies/procedures and state and/or federal regulations.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and web based applications.
Ability to understand and follow agency values of respect, trust, diversity, equity, and inclusion through behaviors, and decisions.
Ability to promote and support a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees.
Ability to promote and support respectful, equitable, and inclusive delivery of services to customers.
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Valid WA driver license or CDL without restriction.
Ability to travel statewide based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in personal driver license training programs, scoring practices, or test administration.
Experience with CDL training programs, scoring practices, or evaluating commercial driver skills training.
Knowledge and experience in the operation of various types of commercial vehicles including Class A and Class B vehicles, with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
Knowledge of Federal regulations (40CFR), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Codes (WAC), AAMVA standards and DOL policies and procedures regarding commercial driver licenses.
Proven ability to conduct evaluations and make sound independent decisions in difficult or stressful situations or under pressure.

Responsibilities

Ensure examinations support accurate license classifications, endorsements, and restrictions.
Determine applicant eligibility and competency.
Deliver equitable, professional, and customer-focused testing services.
Maintain accurate and compliant licensing records and examination documentation to support timely and accurate CDL issuance.
Support operational readiness of CDL testing locations by maintaining safe, secure, valid, and functional testing sites and work environments.
Support statewide CDL testing operations through independent travel to assigned testing locations to assist with statewide testing needs as assigned.