Driver License Examiner w/CDL - Lebanon

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Lebanon County, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a rewarding new direction with the Department of Transportation as a Driver License Examiner! This opportunity is ideal for experienced truck drivers who want to stay closer to home and spend more time with family—without leaving behind the skills and professionalism they have built on the road. In this role, you will use your driving expertise to support safe driving practices, guide applicants through skill and knowledge testing, and help ensure fair and consistent evaluations. Make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a stable schedule and a meaningful public service career with PennDOT! This position plays an important role in supporting safe travel by evaluating drivers and assisting customers at the Driver License Center in Lebanon. As a Driver License Examiner, you will perform the following duties: Testing Applicants: Conduct vision checks, knowledge exams, and on-road driving tests for commercial and non-commercial applicants Inspecting Vehicles: Check vehicles for proper mechanical condition and readiness before testing begins Reviewing Documents: Examine identity and eligibility documents to detect irregularities and prevent fraud Processing Transactions: Complete applications, record test results, as well as issue driver license and identification products Assisting Customers: Provide clear information about licensing requirements, procedures, and available services Using Systems: Access databases to confirm identity, verify records, and ensure compliance with REAL ID and other regulations

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.
Active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver’s License or equivalent and twenty-one years of age at the time of application.
No suspensions or revocations of a driver’s license during the five year period immediately preceding employment.
Possession of an active Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License or equivalent with P and N endorsements.
Commercial Driver License cannot have any of the following restrictions: E, L, N, O, or Z.
Meet the PA residency requirement.
Able to perform essential job functions.
Undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct vision checks, knowledge exams, and on-road driving tests for commercial and non-commercial applicants
Check vehicles for proper mechanical condition and readiness before testing begins
Examine identity and eligibility documents to detect irregularities and prevent fraud
Complete applications, record test results, as well as issue driver license and identification products
Provide clear information about licensing requirements, procedures, and available services
Access databases to confirm identity, verify records, and ensure compliance with REAL ID and other regulations