JOB
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-48146-71040. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 27, 2026 TO MAY 10, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Do you thrive in a customer-focused environment and possess a keen eye for detail? Would you enjoy a career where you could promote driver and roadway safety while assisting Commonwealth residents achieve their goals and independence? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) may have the position you have been searching for! We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic and collaborative Driver License Examiner w/ CDL to join our team at the Reading licensing center. This is a rewarding opportunity to administer examinations to assess the overall skill and competency of commercial (CDL) and non-commercial driver license applicants. Take pride in knowing your work cultivates a sense of safety and security throughout the community and apply today!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
As a Driver License Examiner, you will conduct standardized examinations to evaluate the skill and competence of both CDL and non-CDL applicants, process test results and applications, and issue driver license and identification card products to eligible applicants. Special attention must be given towards closely examining paperwork and documentation in order to combat identity theft and fraud.
Specific duties include determining physical and driving qualifications of applicants and the mechanical conditions of vehicles for conformance to the established standards necessary for safe driving. You will administer telebinocular, color perception, and other tests of vision, in addition to administering non-CDL and CDL examinations to ensure examinee's have a knowledge and understanding of Vehicle Code and traffic signs. Efficient and courteous customer service and communication skills are essential, as you will be interacting with the public on a daily basis to respond to a variety of inquiries and assist customers at the Driver License Center by processing applications and paperwork.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment
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Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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Overtime and travel to other driver license centers may be required as necessary.
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Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
