Driver License Examiner w/CDL - Chambersburg

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$48,968.00 - $73,817.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Chambersburg
1320 Lincoln Way East (Show on map)
Nov 17, 2025
THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-35655-71040. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 27, 2025 TO NOVEMBER 9, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a dedicated Driver License Examiner, a crucial position within PennDOT that plays a significant role in promoting highway safety. This job entails administering standardized assessments to evaluate the skills and qualifications of applicants seeking both commercial (CDL) and non-commercial driver licenses. Beyond conducting these vital tests, the Driver License Examiner is instrumental in providing assistance to customers at the Driver License Center, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. A key responsibility of this role is the careful examination of identity documents, which is essential for preventing identity theft and fraud, thereby maintaining the integrity and security of the licensing process. If you are passionate about contributing to road safety and delivering exceptional customer service, we invite you to seize this opportunity and apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating the physical and driving qualifications of applicants, as well as assessing the mechanical condition of vehicles to ensure compliance with established safety standards. Your duties will include administering a range of vision tests, such as telebinocular assessments and color perception evaluations, to accurately determine the visual capabilities of applicants. You will also conduct knowledge examinations for both non-commercial and commercial driver licenses, ensuring that candidates have a thorough understanding of the Vehicle Code and traffic signage. Additionally, you will perform pre-trip, skills, and driving tests for both types of licenses, adhering to departmental guidelines. A critical aspect of your responsibilities will involve scrutinizing applications, registrations, and permits for any irregularities or signs of fraudulent activity, while also determining vehicle specifications to apply the appropriate tests. Furthermore, you will inspect motor vehicles to verify compliance with safety features, including inspection stickers, lights, and windshield wipers. Your role will extend to reviewing a wide array of documents, such as applications, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, court documents, proof of residency, and various immigration and citizenship papers, to confirm their authenticity. By utilizing multiple systems and databases, you will authenticate identity documents to establish an individual's identity and eligibility for a driver's license or identification card. This position will require you to identify potential fraud and take measures to prevent the creation of false identities and identity theft. You will also be responsible for processing test results and applications, issuing driver licenses and identification cards to those who meet the necessary criteria. In addition, you will provide customers with essential information regarding driver's license renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, and the procedures for obtaining a motorcycle license or a commercial driver's license (CDL), including the various restrictions and endorsements associated with each. 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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 position requires 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. 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). 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 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. 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.