ARSD 61:25:04:06. Requirements for third-party examiners

Third-party examiners may conduct skill tests on behalf of only one third-party tester at any given time. If a third-party examiner leaves the direction or control of a third-party tester, the examiner shall reapply and be approved for a new examiner certificate in order to conduct tests on behalf of a new third-party tester. To qualify as a third-party examiner, an individual shall meet the following requirements: (1) Apply to the department as provided in § 61:25:04:09; (2) Be under the direction or control of the third-party tester who filed the individual's third-party examiner application, either as an independent contractor or an employee; (3) Have successfully completed a department-sanctioned commercial driver license examiner training course. At a minimum upon completion of the training the third-party examiner shall have acquired and demonstrated the following knowledge and skills; (a) A comprehensive understanding of all information in the commercial driver license driver's manual; (b) A working knowledge of the commercial driver license examiner's manual; (c) Ability to administer and score correctly each of the commercial driver license skill tests; and (d) Knowledge of testing site and route requirements; (4) Make a commitment to take part in all training courses, workshops, and seminars offered upon request from the department; (5) Within the three years prior to application, have had no conviction for driving while intoxicated, and have had no conviction for a violation, while in a motor vehicle, of the provisions of SDCL 22-42-5 to 22-42-11, inclusive, 22-42A-3 or 22-42A-4; (6) Within the three years prior to application, have had no driver's license suspensions, revocations, cancellations, or disqualifications; and (7) Conduct skill tests on behalf of the third-party tester in accordance with this chapter; and (8) Hold a valid commercial driver license with the appropriate CDL group designation and all endorsements required for operation of the commercial motor vehicle used in the skills tests conducted by the examiner.