Driver License Examiner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $49,948.00 - $75,298.00 Annually
Location : Snyder County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-55920-71040
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Drvr Lcnsng
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 71040
Position Number: 00180797
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: G1
Pay Group: ST05
Bureau / Division Code: 00087200
Bureau / Division: TR Bureau of Driver Licensing
Worksite Address: 1015 US-522
City: Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17870
Contact Email: ra-pddotcentraljobs@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Looking for a change from long hours behind the wheel? Ready to step away from traffic delays, rising fuel costs, and the pressure of tight delivery schedules? If you are seeking more stability and time for the people and activities you enjoy, this opportunity may be the perfect fit!
Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) Bureau of Driver Licensing as a Driver License Examiner for Commercial Driver License (CDL) candidates. This role offers dependable daytime hours, a consistent workweek, and the chance to stay close to home. You will play an important part in public safety by evaluating new CDL drivers and ensuring they meet Pennsylvania licensing requirements and standards. If you are ready for a meaningful career with better work-life balance, we welcome you to apply!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position evaluates driver skills, reviews identity documents, and supports customer transactions to ensure safe and lawful licensing practices. As a Driver License Examiner, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours/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: 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:

• 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. 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 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state, driver's license number, and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
03
Special Requirement - Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a current Commercial Driver's License?

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Class C CDL
• None

05
Does your Commercial Driver's License have any of the following endorsements? Please select all that apply.

• N
• P
• X
• None

06
Does your Commercial Driver's License have any of the following restrictions? Please select all that apply.

• E
• L
• N
• O
• Z
• None

07
Special Requirement - Do you have a valid Class M Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08
Special Requirement - If you do not have a valid Class M Driver's License, would you be willing to obtain this license within the first 6 months of employment?

• Yes
• No

09
Special Requirement - Have you had any suspensions or revocations of a driver's license during the five year period immediately preceding employment?

• Yes
• No

10
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Driver License Examiner Assistant for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

11
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
12
Do you possess two years of full-time experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public?

• Yes
• No

13
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
14
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education