DRIVER LICENSE EXAMINER II (CDL) (SR-16) [1 vacancy]

May 23, 2026

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<div style="text-align: center;" data-pasted="true"><img src=" Truck.jpg" style="width: 195px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="A shiny commercial truck again a blue sky with white clouds" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD"> "Serve your community by shaping safe, confident drivers across the islands."</div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: left;"> </div>The <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="na" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">Department of Customer Services (CSD)</a>, <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">Division of Motor Vehicles</a> is hiring a Driver License Examiner II (CDL) to examine applicants to obtain a driver's license for a vehicle in all license categories (types 1 through 4 and commercial driver license (CDL) class A through C with applicable endorsements and/or restrictions) and conduct all skill tests to determine the applicant's eligibility for a driver's license. Examples of What You Will Do: CDL & Driver License Skill Testing<ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li data-start="79" data-end="298">Conduct CDL and driver license skill tests including pre-trip inspections, basic control skills, road tests and evaluates applicants driving abilities in accordance with regulations.</li></ul> Applicant Instruction & Performance Feedback <ul><li data-start="79" data-end="298">Explain testing procedures and results to applicants, provide feedback on performance, and give instructions for rescheduling if needed.</li></ul>Application & Legal Document Verification<ul><li data-start="79" data-end="298">Review and verify driver license applications and legal documents to ensure applicants meet all requirements for licensure.</li></ul>Controlled Test Administration & Results Processing<ul><li data-start="79" data-end="298">Administer written, oral, vision, and hearing tests, monitor testing to prevent cheating, and process test results in the licensing system.</li></ul>License Eligibility Determination & Permit Issuance<ul><li data-start="79" data-end="298">Determine applicant eligibility for licenses, including out-of-state transfers, and issue permits or temporary licenses as appropriate.</li></ul> ***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.*** Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting<a data-fr-linked="true" href="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;"> style="text-align: center;">Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!</div>Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add <a href="mailto:infoneogov@honolulu.gov" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">infoneogov@honolulu.gov</a> and <a href="mailto:info@governmentjobs.com" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important;">info@governmentjobs.com</a> to your contact list. Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Three (3) years of supervisory, driver training instructional, regulatory or related experience, including or supplemented by one (1) year of frequent public contact which involved explaining rules and regulations to others in determining their eligibility or non-eligibility for licenses, benefits or similar matters. Must be able to: <ul><li data-start="90" data-end="299" data-pasted="true">Interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing the licensing of commercial and motor vehicle drivers; traffic hazards; and safety principles related to operating vehicles on public streets and highways.</li><li data-start="301" data-end="502">Safely operate commercial and motor vehicles for road testing purposes and objectively evaluate, score, and document applicant driving performance in accordance with established standards.</li><li data-start="504" data-end="655">Assess risk in real time, identify unsafe driving behaviors, and act quickly, calmly, and decisively in emergency or high-risk situations.</li><li data-start="657" data-end="870">Clearly explain testing procedures and applicable laws, provide oral instructions and feedback, and deal tactfully and professionally with the public, including difficult or non-compliant individuals.</li></ul> LICENSE REQUIREMENT: At the time of application: Possession of a valid commercial driver's license Category A (CDL A) with passenger endorsement. <div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;margin-left: 40.0px;">Verification Requirement: Please attach a copy of your valid CDL Category A license to your application (front and back); or mail in a photocopy of your driver's license by the closing date of the recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All documents must be legible in order to be given credit. </div> Prior to completion of probation: 1. Possession of a valid commercial driver's license Category A (CDL A) with all endorsements; and 2. Completion of a recognized certified Commercial Driver's License Examiners Course. All required licenses and endorsements listed above must be maintained throughout the course of employment in the position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Candidates for examiners of Category 4 and Commercial Driver’s licenses must possess a good driving record, as evidenced by a certified traffic abstract with no moving violations within the past three (3) years; and a valid commercial driver’s license Category A, for at least three years immediately preceding appointment. In addition, candidates must possess a valid commercial driver’s license Category A with passenger endorsement. <div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;margin-left: 40.0px;">Verification Requirement: At the time of interview, you must provide a current certified traffic abstract issued by the District Courts.</div> If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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