Driver License Examiner

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

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Driver License Examiner to administer road tests, knowledge exams, and eye examinations to ensure qualified residents receive licenses.

The role requires handling license applications, collecting fees, assisting the public, and maintaining accurate records. Travel and lifting 50 pounds are possible; standard schedule is 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and understand complex information.
• Strong communication and public interaction skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer eye examinations and knowledge/behind-the-wheel tests to ensure qualified drivers.
• Process license and identification card applications and fees.
• Provide information to the public and other agencies.
• Enter and verify data on license applications and maintain records.
• Count and balance cash and other payments; balance transactions.
• Travel may be required and lifting 60–70 lbs.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Clear communication

Public interaction

Multi-tasking

Lifting 50 lbs

Computer use

License processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sioux Falls, SD | Public Safety | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

20.00 - 20.00 US per hour

Job ID: 38146
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Location: Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $20.00 per hour
Pay Grade: GH-E
Closing Date: 10/30/2026

This is a full-time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://www.sd.gov/dps . The hours for this position will be 40 hours a week (5 eight-hour days), Monday - Friday. This job involves travel away from home and over nights.

As a Driver License Examiner, you will have substantial contact with the public, under potentially stressful conditions. 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. You will also handle very sensitive materials.

Examples of Duties:

• Administer eye examinations, knowledge (rules of the road) exams, and skills/ behind the wheel test to ensure that only qualified residents of South Dakota are issued a license to drive on the nation's highways. During the skills/behind the wheel tests you must be able to enter and exit the vehicles used in testing and will be required to direct applicants through the skills test route and evaluate their driving performance during the exam. At the conclusion of the skills/behind the wheel exam you will be required critique the applicants performance and inform them if it is satisfactory or not. Then place the appropriate restrictions on the driver license as needed.
• Process license and identification card applications. Compute and accept license and identification card fees. Issue receipts and maintain records of all transactions.
• Provide assistance and information to the public and other agencies through direct, telephone, and mail contact.
• Fill in and verify data on license or identification card application forms. Enter information. Compile and tabulate data. Verify accuracy of computer entries.
• Count and balance cash, credit cards, and check payments. Run payment against program total, correct errors.
• This position may also have you traveling. During travel you may be required to lift equipment that weighs between 60-70 lbs.

Licenses and Certifications:

A valid driver license is preferred.

Questionnaire:Applicants will be required to answer a series of job-related questions when submitting an application for this job.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Knowledge of:

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

Ability to:

• read and understand complex information and explain that information in common terms;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• deal tactfully and courteously with the public;
• multi-task diverse and complex activities;
• maintain train of thought despite frequent interruptions;
• lift and carry 50 pounds in and out of vehicles and up and down stairs;
• conduct assigned duties in a uniform and standardized manner;
• operate computers, cameras, printers, and license processing equipment.

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.

NCRC:If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office.A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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.