What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Exaiminer position at Elite Lineman Training Institute?
Position Overview
Elite Lineman Training Institute (ELTI) is seeking a passionate, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented CDL Third-Party Examiner to join our team.
This is a vital role that directly supports our students as they prepare to enter the workforce while helping ensure ELTI provides a consistent, professional, safe, and positive CDL testing experience.
At ELITE, our mission and core values are more than words - they guide how we serve our students, support one another, and carry out our responsibilities. We expect every member of our team to understand those principles and demonstrate them through their actions.
"How you do anything is how you do everything."
The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, comfortable working outdoors, committed to serving others, and capable of maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and integrity required of a CDL examiner.
What We're Looking For
· Valid Georgia driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
· Class A unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one.
· Ability to successfully complete required Georgia DDS Third-Party Examiner training.
· Ability to successfully complete required examinations and receive approval from the Georgia DDS compliance team.
· Ability and willingness to successfully complete National Safety Council (NSC) Defensive Driving Instructor Development training and obtain applicable instructor credentials, including training necessary to teach the NSC Professional Truck Driver course.
· Ability to safely and physically operate commercial motor vehicles.
· Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn and effectively use CSTIMS and other required systems.
· Ability to consistently follow standardized testing procedures and regulatory requirements.
· Ability to make objective pass/fail determinations based solely on established testing standards.
· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
· A professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
· A genuine desire to support, encourage, and serve others.
· Dependability, accountability, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Previous experience in CDL testing, commercial driving, driver training, transportation safety, regulatory compliance, or CSTIMS is preferred.
What Success Looks Like
The right person will take ownership of their responsibilities and consistently complete their work with a high level of accuracy, professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
Success in this role means creating a testing environment where students feel respected and supported while ensuring every examination is conducted fairly, consistently, safely, and according to required standards.
The CDL Examiner must be able to encourage and support students while maintaining the objectivity and integrity required of a third-party examiner. The responsibility of the examiner is to accurately and consistently determine whether each applicant has demonstrated the skills required to meet the established standard.
Success also means representing ELITE well. Every interaction with a student, coworker, customer, or regulatory partner is an opportunity to demonstrate our mission and core values through our actions.
Why ELITE?
Founded in 2019 by Waylon Hasty, Elite Lineman Training Institute is a debt-free company with a small team deeply committed to its mission. Located in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, ELTI prepares students for meaningful careers in the utility and electrical linework industry.
Our CDL program is an important part of that mission. Commercial driving skills are essential to the work our graduates will perform, and our CDL team helps ensure students leave ELITE better prepared for the responsibilities they will encounter in the field.
Our philosophy is simple:
"How you do anything is how you do everything."
That belief shapes how we serve our students, work with one another, and approach every responsibility.
If you want your work to have purpose, enjoy helping people take the next step toward a meaningful career, and want to be part of a team committed to doing things the right way, we'd love to have you join our team.
Pay: $45,760.00 - $49,920.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,760 - $49,920