Driver License Examiner I

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation in Fargo is seeking a Drivers License Examiner to determine applicant identity, eligibility, and legal status, issue licenses, IDs, and permits, and conduct knowledge tests. You will also review medical information to determine license restrictions and administer various tests.

The role requires strong customer service, multitasking, time management, and attention to detail, with year-round duties across automotive testing and inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class D driver’s license and clean driving record over the last five years.
• Strong customer service, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Determine applicant identity, eligibility, and legal status.
• Review medical information to determine license restrictions and issue licenses, IDs, and permits.
• Conduct noncommercial driver testing, administer knowledge examinations, and perform vehicle inspections.
• Administer tests for commercial driver license endorsements and class upgrades.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary Of Work

Drivers License Division, Fargo, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $3,684/ month

Are you a great communicator, have patience and empathy, and are a natural problem solver? Do you like to pay attention to detail and thrive with time management? If so, we can help teach you the rest to be a successful Drivers License Examiner! We are seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and customer service-oriented individual to join our team as a Drivers License Examiner. As a Drivers License Examiner, you will be responsible for determining applicant identity, eligibility, and legal status, as well as reviewing medical information to determine license restrictions. You will issue licenses, identification cards, and permits, and collect appropriate license fees. Additionally, you will conduct noncommercial driver testing in passenger vehicles, administer ten separate types of knowledge examinations, and conduct vehicle inspections in accordance with state law and safety requirements. The Drivers License Examiner will also administer tests for commercial driver license endorsements, restriction removal, and class upgrades.

The successful candidate must be able to multitask at the front counter and make on-the-spot decisions while customers are waiting in line. The position requires conducting driving tests involving automobiles, motorcycles, buses, and trucks year-round, in all weather conditions.

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Minimum Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with a passion for customer service who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to fill our position as a Drivers License Examiner.

We are looking for someone with a high school diploma or GED. You will need a valid Class D Drivers license, and a satisfactory driving record for the last five years. All driving offenses, including alcohol related or reckless driving offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process, reference check, job function screening, and a criminal history record check.

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Application Procedures

• Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.