Third-Party CDL Examiner

Columbus · On-site$28 – $30

About this role

Description


Great Lakes Testing Services Location: Columbus, Ohio

Job Type: Full-Time


About the Role

Great Lakes Testing Services is seeking experienced, professional Class A drivers ready to transition their expertise from the road into a vital regulatory and safety role. As a Third-Party CDL Examiner based in Columbus, Ohio, you will be responsible for administering commercial driver's license examinations in strict accordance with the State of Ohio and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) guidelines.

Your mission is to ensure that every CDL exam administered is fair, consistent, and adheres strictly to safety and state protocols. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about highway safety, and looking for a local role that keeps you home every night, we want to talk to you.


What You Will Do

  • Administer CDL Exams: Conduct comprehensive Class A commercial driver's license testing, evaluating applicants fairly and consistently under the defined guidelines of the State of Ohio and AAMVA.
  • Ensure Fleet Safety: Inspect testing vehicles prior to exams to verify that trucks are in good operating order and fully safe for the road and yard portions of the test.
  • Maintain Compliance & Documentation: Accurately complete, process, and file all required state paperwork, training records, and examination documentation in a timely manner.
  • Promote Professionalism: Maintain a structured, professional, and neutral testing environment, exhibiting patience and clear communication with all exam candidates.


Our Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Medical and dental insurance (shared expense).
  • Paid Time Off: Paid vacation: 1 week to start, 2 weeks after year 1, and 3 weeks after year 2.
    • 8-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
    • Paid day off for your birthday after 1 year of service (8 hours floating holiday).
  • Gear & Tools: Provided branded gear and access to necessary yard/testing laptops and technology.

Why Work With Us?

We are dedicated to ensuring the drivers who keep America moving are tested to the highest standards of safety and proficiency. Joining our team means stepping into a stable, respected role within the commercial transportation industry that offers professional growth, structured hours, and a direct impact on state highway safety.

Great Lakes Testing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Great Lakes Testing Services Location: Columbus, OhioJob Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Great Lakes Testing Services is seeking experienced, professional Class A drivers ready to transition their expertise from the road into a vital regulatory and safety role. As a Third-Party CDL Examiner based in Columbus, Ohio, you will be responsible for administering commercial driver's license examinations in strict accordance with the State of Ohio and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) guidelines.
Your mission is to ensure that every CDL exam administered is fair, consistent, and adheres strictly to safety and state protocols. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about highway safety, and looking for a local role that keeps you home every night, we want to talk to you.

What You Will Do

  • Administer CDL Exams: Conduct comprehensive Class A commercial driver's license testing, evaluating applicants fairly and consistently under the defined guidelines of the State of Ohio and AAMVA.
  • Ensure Fleet Safety: Inspect testing vehicles prior to exams to verify that trucks are in good operating order and fully safe for the road and yard portions of the test.
  • Maintain Compliance & Documentation: Accurately complete, process, and file all required state paperwork, training records, and examination documentation in a timely manner.
  • Promote Professionalism: Maintain a structured, professional, and neutral testing environment, exhibiting patience and clear communication with all exam candidates.

Our Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Medical and dental insurance (shared expense).
  • Paid Time Off: Paid vacation: 1 week to start, 2 weeks after year 1, and 3 weeks after year 2.
    • 8-hour paid day off for a full year of perfect attendance.
    • Paid day off for your birthday after 1 year of service (8 hours floating holiday).
  • Gear & Tools: Provided branded gear and access to necessary yard/testing laptops and technology.

Why Work With Us?

We are dedicated to ensuring the drivers who keep America moving are tested to the highest standards of safety and proficiency. Joining our team means stepping into a stable, respected role within the commercial transportation industry that offers professional growth, structured hours, and a direct impact on state highway safety.Great Lakes Testing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Company at a glance

160 Driving Academy is the nation's largest commercial driving school. As the fastest growing vocational school in the country, in 2024 alone, the Company will train over 35,000 students on how to safely operate a semi-truck across its 150+ school system. 160 Driving Academy is licensed and operates in 43 states and each school is certified and licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Entry Level Driver Training Program. The 160 Driving Academy is integrated with over 400 Workforce offices nationwide to create jobs for unemployed and underemployed workers.

160 Driving Academy supplies the largest employers in the nation with an unparalleled level of recruiting, high-quality training, safety effectiveness, and driver analytics. Many of these employers have entrusted the Company to provide the majority of their driving workforce.

Find A Training Location Near You: https://www.160drivingacademy.com/locator/

Founded2012
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryProfessional Training and Coaching
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States

Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Perfect attendance paid day off
  • Birthday floating holiday
  • Branded gear
  • Technology access

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