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Driver License Examiner w/CDL - Hazleton

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Luzerne County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026
💰 $75,298/yr($49,948/yr$75,298/yr)

About the role

Posting number: CS-2026-53711-71040

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Drvr Lcnsng

Job classification: Driver License Examiner

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Transportation, Law Enforcement, Safety, Customer Service, Drivers

Summary

Ready for a change from long hauls, traffic jams, and rising fuel costs? Step into a role with the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Driver Licensing as a Driver License Examiner for Commercial Driver License (CDL) candidates. This position offers steady daytime hours and a predictable schedule that supports a healthier work life balance. Stay rooted in your community while helping ensure that new CDL drivers meet Pennsylvania’s licensing and safety standards.

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Examples of duties

This position helps protect public safety by testing driver license applicants and verifying important identity documents. It also supports daily customer service needs at the Driver License Center. As a Driver License Examiner w/CDL, you will perform the following duties:

  • Conduct Examinations: Administer knowledge, vision, pre trip, skills, and road tests for commercial and non commercial applicants
  • Verify Documents: Review applications, identity records, and supporting paperwork to confirm authenticity and detect fraud
  • Assess Vehicles: Check vehicles for proper inspection, equipment function, and readiness for testing
  • Use Systems: Access databases and tools to authenticate documents and determine eligibility for licenses and identification cards
  • Serve Customers: Provide information, process applications, issue products, and follow all customer service requirements
  • Follow Standards: Apply agency regulations including REAL ID rules, fee waiver guidelines, safety practices, and required procedures

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.
  • Overtime and travel may be required as needed
  • 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:

  • 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.

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