THE POSITION

Are you interested in a position that plays a key role in public safety and assists individuals in achieving their driving goals? Pursuing a career as a Driver License Examiner could be an excellent opportunity to fulfill your journey. In this role, you will be a vital component of our team as well as the community, making sure everyone who leaves is a safe, competent driver on the roads. Kickstart your career with the Commonwealth while serving the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will carry out standardized road tests to assess the skills and abilities of applicants in a safe and courteous manner. Your responsibilities include evaluating the applicant's physical condition and driving qualifications, as well as checking the mechanical state of vehicles according to set guidelines.
You will conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections before the driving tests, ensuring that vehicles have valid inspection stickers and functioning lights, wipers, and other essential features for safety. Additionally, you will review applications, registrations, and permits for any signs of irregularities or fraud. You will also administer knowledge tests for both CDL and Non-CDL applicants to gauge their understanding of motor vehicle laws and traffic signs, while assessing their practical driving skills and adherence to road rules. Vision tests, including tele-binocular and color perception assessments, will also be part of your duties.

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.
• This position may require overtime and travel.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (commonwealth title); 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 and air brake restriction (L) lifted. 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.