Driver License Examiner Assistant - Summerdale
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Driver License Examiner w/CDL - Norristown
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Location
Norristown, Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$48,968 - $73,817
per year
Type
Closes
January 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves testing people for their driver's licenses by checking their vision, knowledge of road rules, and actual driving skills to keep highways safe.
You'll also help customers at a license center by verifying their documents to stop fraud and identity theft.
It's a great fit for detail-oriented people who enjoy working with the public and have some experience in customer service or safety checks, especially if you speak Spanish.
Key Requirements
- One year of experience as a Driver License Examiner Assistant or equivalent
- Ability to administer vision tests, knowledge exams, and driving skills assessments
- Skills in verifying identity documents like birth certificates, Social Security cards, and immigration papers to detect fraud
- Proficiency in inspecting vehicles for safety features such as lights, wipers, and inspection stickers
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Fluency in English and Spanish preferred for assisting customers
- Availability for full-time schedule including Tuesdays through Saturdays, 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 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!
The hiring office for this posting has a continuing need for Spanish speaking applicants. Individuals fluent in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply. Individuals hired for these positions provide information and assistance to Spanish-speaking customers.
Requirements
In this position, you will assess applicants' physical and driving qualifications, as well as the mechanical state of their vehicles, to ensure adherence to safety standards. This evaluation process involves conducting various vision tests, including telebinocular and color perception assessments. You will also administer knowledge examinations for both non-commercial and commercial driver licenses to confirm that candidates have a comprehensive understanding of the Vehicle Code and traffic signs. Additionally, pre-trip inspections, skills assessments, and driving tests for both license types will be executed following departmental protocols. During these evaluations, applications, registrations, and permits will be carefully examined for any discrepancies or fraudulent activity, while vehicle features will be evaluated to determine the appropriate testing procedures. Finally, a detailed inspection of motor vehicles will be conducted to verify the presence of valid inspection stickers, operational lights, windshield wipers, and other essential mechanical components.Additionally, verifying the authenticity of various documents, such as applications, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, court records, proof of residency, and materials issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. State Department, as well as foreign documents, is a critical responsibility of this role.
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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