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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Salary

$49,948.00 - $75,298.00 Annually

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60111-71040

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Drvr Lcnsng

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

71040

Position Number

00181014

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00087200

Bureau / Division

TR Bureau of Driver Licensing

Worksite Address

Hanover Industrial Estates

Worksite Address

1085 Hanover Street

City

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18706

Contact Email

ra-pddotcentraljobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION

As a Driver License Examiner w/CDL with the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing, you will help applicants prove their readiness for the road. This role gives you the chance to apply your judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail every day. You will support a vital public service that affects drivers across the Commonwealth. Join a mission-driven team that works hard to protect the public and strengthen confidence in the licensing process.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on administering driver tests, reviewing identity documents, and ensuring applicants meet state and federal requirements. As a Driver License Examiner w/CDL, you will perform the following duties:

  • Applicant Evaluation: Determine physical qualifications, driving ability, and vehicle safety conditions
  • Test Administration: Conduct vision screenings and knowledge examinations for commercial and non-commercial applicants
  • Skills Testing: Administer pre-trip, maneuverability, and road tests according to established standards
  • Document Verification: Review identity and residency documents to confirm authenticity and detect fraud
  • Customer Assistance: Provide information on licensing processes, renewals, transfers, and credentials
  • Application Processing: Issue driver license and identification card products and complete required transactions

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 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.
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 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 a

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Posting ID: 1303125423 Posted: 2026-10-07 Job Title: Driver License Examiner