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Are you an experienced driver with a passion for evaluating the skills and knowledge of others? The Department of Transportation in Philadelphia County is currently looking for a Driver License Examiner with CDL to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting standardized examinations to assess the competency of both non-commercial and commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our roads. Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply today and make a difference in the transportation industry!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As part of this position, your main responsibility will be to conduct standardized on-road examinations in order to assess the skill and competence of both non-commercial Driver License and commercial Driver License applicants. This will involve evaluating their driving abilities in a safe and courteous manner while also determining their physical conditions and driving qualifications. Additionally, you will need to inspect the mechanical condition of vehicles according to established guidelines and standards, ensuring that they meet the necessary safety requirements. Before administering the driving tests, you will be required to perform pre-trip inspections of the vehicles. This includes checking for inspection stickers, lights, windshield wipers, and other mechanical features to ensure that they are in proper working order. This step is crucial to guaranteeing the safety of both the applicant and the examiner. Another aspect of your role will involve examining applications, registrations, and permits for any potential irregularities or signs of fraud. This is an important task in maintaining the integrity of the licensing process and ensuring that only qualified individuals receive their driver's licenses.
In addition to the practical examinations, you will also be responsible for administering the CDL and non-CDL knowledge examinations. These tests assess the applicants' understanding of the motor vehicle code and their knowledge of traffic signs. As part of your duties, you will evaluate the applicants' ability to practically demonstrate their motor vehicle operation skills and their adherence to the rules of the road. This evaluation will help determine their overall competence as drivers. At times, the Driver License Division Management Team may request that you audit third-party examiners for contract compliance. This can involve either having the third-party examiner administer a CDL skills test to the department examiner in a representative vehicle or scoring alongside the third-party examiner while they administer a CDL skills test to an applicant. This auditing process ensures that the third-party examiners are adhering to the necessary standards and guidelines. Finally, you will also be responsible for administering various vision tests, such as the telebinocular and color perception tests, to assess the applicants' visual capabilities. These tests are crucial in determining whether an individual meets the necessary vision requirements for obtaining a driver's license.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Overtime and travel required.
- 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 title); 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. - 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).
- 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 above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
EXAMINATION 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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