Driver License Examiner w/ CDL (Bradford)

About the role

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Bureau of Driver Licensing as a Driver License Examiner for Commercial Driver License (CDL) candidates. This full‑time position offers dependable daytime hours, a consistent workweek, and the chance to stay close to home while playing an important part in public safety by evaluating new CDL drivers and ensuring they meet Pennsylvania licensing requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Safety Evaluation: Assess physical qualifications, driving skills, and vehicle conditions during examinations.
• Knowledge Testing: Administer written tests to confirm that applicants understand traffic laws and road signs.
• Road Examination: Conduct pre‑trip, skills, and driving tests for commercial and non‑commercial applicants.
• Document Review: Examine identity documents to confirm authenticity and prevent fraud.
• Customer Processing: Issue licenses and identification cards while providing accurate program information.
• Regulation Compliance: Follow REAL ID, fee waiver, and customer service policies during all licensing activities.

Schedule

Full‑time employment, 40 hours per 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 is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Experience: One year as a Driver License Examiner Assistant (or equivalent Federal Government job) or two years obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public.
• Licensing: Active Pennsylvania non‑commercial Class C driver’s license; must be at least 21 years old; no suspensions or revocations in the past five years.
• Commercial License: Active Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (or equivalent) with endorsements P and N; cannot have restrictions E, L, N, O, or Z.
• Additional Driver’s License Requirement: Employees hired after February 28 2022 must obtain an unrestricted Class M driver’s license within six months of employment or before the end of the probationary period and maintain it.
• Residency: Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Legal: Conditional offer requires submission of criminal history reports; successful fingerprint and name‑based criminal history check is required.