Driver License Examiner
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Driver License Examiner
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$48,968 - $73,817
per year
Type
Closes
March 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves testing people to make sure they can drive safely, checking their documents to stop fraud, and helping customers get their driver's licenses or ID cards at a state center.
You'll inspect vehicles, run vision and knowledge tests, and process applications for both regular and commercial licenses.
It's a great fit for someone detail-oriented who likes working with the public and has experience handling information or assisting people.
Key Requirements
- One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant or equivalent, or two years of experience obtaining, evaluating, and providing information to the public
- Active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C Driver’s License or equivalent
- At least 21 years of age
- No suspensions or revocations on driving record
- Ability to administer vision tests, knowledge exams, and driving skills tests
- Skills in verifying identity documents and detecting fraud
- Full-time availability, including Tuesday-Saturday schedule with possible overtime and travel; no telework
Full Job Description
Are you ready to elevate your career and step into a more impactful role that showcases your keen attention to detail and outstanding organizational abilities?
The Department of Transportation is seeking candidates for the position of Driver License Examiner.
In this role, you will play a vital part in promoting highway safety by administering standardized tests to assess the skills of both commercial and non-commercial driver license applicants.
Additionally, you will assist customers at the Driver License Center, focusing on verifying identity documents to prevent identity theft and fraud.
Take the next step in your career and apply today to contribute to our mission of ensuring safe highways!
Requirements
In this position, you will evaluate the physical and driving qualifications of applicants while also inspecting the mechanical condition of vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Your responsibilities will include administering vision tests, such as telebinocular and color perception assessments, as well as conducting knowledge exams for both non-commercial and commercial driver licenses to verify applicants' familiarity with the Vehicle Code and traffic signs.
You will also perform pre-trip, skills, and driving tests for non-commercial licenses according to departmental protocols.
Additionally, you will review applications and permits for any irregularities or signs of fraud, assess vehicle characteristics for appropriate testing, and ensure vehicles meet safety feature requirements.
Verifying the authenticity of various identity documents is critical, along with accessing databases for confirmation.
Establishing an applicant's identity and eligibility for a driver’s license or identification card is vital, as is identifying potential fraud and preventing identity theft.
Lastly, you will process test results and applications, issue licenses and identification cards to qualified individuals, and provide information regarding renewals, duplicates, out-of-state transfers, motorcycle licenses, and commercial driving requirements.
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.
- This position will require overtime and travel
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.
Qualifications
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).
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.
Additional 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.
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