Great Lakes Testing Services - Third-Party CDL Examiner

About the role

Great Lakes Testing Service is the private, third-party alternative to the state DMV for commercial driver's license skills testing. When the state is backlogged and understaffed, we are the faster path—a privatized testing service that gets qualified candidates through their Class A road test in days, not weeks. A driver who has finished the classroom and the yard shouldn't lose weeks—and a paycheck—waiting in a DMV queue. Great Lakes Testing Service exists to remove that bottleneck. But faster never means easier; every exam we administer must be fair, consistent, and run strictly to state and AAMVA protocols. The examiner is where that promise gets kept. This is a role for an experienced, professional Class A driver ready to bring their expertise off the road and into a vital regulatory and safety position—evaluating the next generation of drivers, protecting the standard, and going home every night.

Responsibilities

• Administer CDL Exams
• Conduct comprehensive Class A commercial driver's license testing, including pre-trip, yard, and road examinations.
• Evaluate applicants fairly and consistently under State of Florida and AAMVA guidelines.
• Protect the integrity and neutrality of every examination—no shortcuts, no exceptions.
• Ensure Fleet Safety Inspect testing vehicles prior to exams to verify they are in good operating condition.
• Confirm every vehicle is fully safe for both road and yard testing before a candidate begins.
• Flag and document equipment issues so they can be corrected before impacting testing.
• Accurately complete, process, and file all required state paperwork, training records, and examination documentation.
• Maintain complete, timely, and audit-ready records at all times.
• Maintain a structured, professional, and neutral testing environment.
• Communicate clearly with every examination candidate while providing a fair and professional testing experience.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with significant professional driving experience.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to apply testing standards fairly and consistently.
• Excellent patience, professionalism, and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately complete required state paperwork and examination documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain State of Florida Third-Party CDL Examiner certification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a CDL Examiner, CDL Instructor, or Driver Trainer.
• Working knowledge of AAMVA testing standards and state third-party testing programs.
• Passion for highway safety and maintaining high professional standards.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Professionalism.
• Communication skills.
• Document management.
• Vehicle inspection.
• Compliance with state and AAMVA guidelines.

Benefits

Joining our team means stepping into a stable, respected role within the commercial transportation industry—one that offers professional growth, structured hours, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on highway safety. Great Lakes Testing Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.