Driver License Examiner

Sdsoybean; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (zero premium)

11 paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Public Safety is seeking a Driver License Examiner at the Aberdeen location. You will handle license applications, fees, and testing while ensuring accuracy and security of sensitive materials.

The role involves administering eye and road tests, assisting the public, and maintaining records. Travel to other exam stations may be required; a valid driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SD driver's manual and motor vehicle operation.
• Ability to read and explain information clearly and concisely.
• Multi-task duties, travel as required, lift approx. 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Process license and identification card applications and fees.
• Administer eye exams, written exams, and drive tests to qualify residents.
• Provide assistance and information to the public and other agencies.
• Enter and verify data on license applications and balance payments.
• Travel may be required; lift approx. 50 lbs in testing environments.

Skills

Operate a motor vehicle

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Aberdeen, SD | Public Safety | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

20.00 - 20.00 US per hour

Posted a week ago |

Description

Job ID: 37778
Agency:Public Safety
Location:2729 US Hwy 12, Aberdeen SD 57401
Salary:$20.00 Hourly
Pay Grade:E
Closing Date:10/13/2026

This is a full-time position with the Department of Public Safety - Driver Licensing. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov .

This position is located at the Aberdeen Exam Station - located at 2729 US Hwy 12, Aberdeen SD 57401.

The hours for this position will be 40 hours a week. This job may require travel to other locations if needed. Typically, this is for the workday, but it could require overnight stays depending on the needs of the department.

As a Driver License Examiner, you will have substantial contact with the public under potentially stressful conditions, and you are expected to treat the public in a professional and courteous manner at all times. The job also requires you to work with a diverse group of people and situations and you will also handle very sensitive materials.

Examples of Duties include

• Process license and identification card applications. Compute and accept license and identification card fees. Issue receipts and maintain records of transactions.
• Administer eye examinations, written exams, and drive/skills tests to ensure that only qualified residents of South Dakota are issued a license to drive on the nation's highways. During drive/skills tests you must be able to enter and exit the vehicles used in testing and will need to direct applicants through the road test route and evaluate their driving performance during the exam. At the conclusion of the drive/skills test you will need to inform the applicant on their performance and if they passed or failed the test and place appropriate restrictions on drivers' licenses as needed.
• Provide assistance and information to the public and other agencies through direct, telephone, and mail contact.
• Fill in and verify data on license and identification card application forms. Enter information. Compile and tabulate data. Verify accuracy of computations and entries.
• Count and balance cash, credit card, and check payments and run payments against program totals, correcting for errors.
• This position may also have you traveling, and during travel time you may be required to lift equipment that weighs approx. 50 lbs.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Driver's License

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
High School diploma

Knowledge of:

• South Dakota driver's manual requirements pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles;
• motor vehicle operation;
• computers.

Skill to:

• Operate a motor vehicle

Ability to:

• read and understand complex information and explain that information in common terms;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• communicate information relating to state laws, policies, and procedures;
• deal tactfully and courteously with the public;
• administer examinations;
• establish applicant identity and eligibility for ID card, permit, or driver license; issue ID cards and licenses to qualified citizens;
• multi-task diverse and complex activities;
• maintain train of thought despite frequent interruptions;
• lift and carry approx. 50 lbs in and out of vehicles and up and down stairs;
• objectively grade an applicant's driving ability;
• conduct assigned duties in a uniform and standardized manner;
• operate computers, cameras, printers, and license processing equipment.
• potentially travel to other exam station locations and be away from home 1 or more days in a week

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here .This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.