Driver License Examiner w/ CDL (Reading)

THE POSITION

Do you thrive in a customer-focused environment and possess a keen eye for detail? Would you enjoy a career where you could promote driver and roadway safety while assisting Commonwealth residents achieve their goals and independence? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) may have the position you have been searching for! We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic and collaborative Driver License Examiner w/ CDL to join our team at the Reading licensing center. This is a rewarding opportunity to administer examinations to assess the overall skill and competency of commercial (CDL) and non-commercial driver license applicants. Take pride in knowing your work cultivates a sense of safety and security throughout the community and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Driver License Examiner, you will conduct standardized examinations to evaluate the skill and competence of both CDL and non-CDL applicants, process test results and applications, and issue driver license and identification card products to eligible applicants. Special attention must be given towards closely examining paperwork and documentation in order to combat identity theft and fraud.

Specific duties include determining physical and driving qualifications of applicants and the mechanical conditions of vehicles for conformance to the established standards necessary for safe driving. You will administer telebinocular, color perception, and other tests of vision, in addition to administering non-CDL and CDL examinations to ensure examinee's have a knowledge and understanding of Vehicle Code and traffic signs. Efficient and courteous customer service and communication skills are essential, as you will be interacting with the public on a daily basis to respond to a variety of inquiries and assist customers at the Driver License Center by processing applications and paperwork.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• 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: 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• 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 positio