License Examiner II​/License Examiner II

Job Responsibilities

Are you looking for a fast‑paced job that will allow you to utilize your superior customer service skills in a rewarding environment? Are you looking for a career path in public service? If so, the Department of Motor Vehicles may have a position for you as a License Examiner. The team at DMV values teamwork, commitment, and excellent customer service. Come join us and find the keys to your future!

Location:

Florence, SC.

• The License Examiner II administers road test examinations for the following class vehicles:
  • Class A:
    Any combination of vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GWR) of 26,001 pounds provided the GWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Class B:
    Any single unit vehicle with a GWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such towing vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Class C:
    Any single unit vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of A or B, but that is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver or is placarded for hazardous materials.
  • Class D:
    Passenger vehicles and all non‑commercial vehicles that do not exceed 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
  • Class E:
    Non‑commercial single unit vehicles and all non‑commercial vehicles that do not exceed 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
  • Class F:
    Non‑commercial combination vehicles that exceed 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
  • Class M:
    Motorcycles.
  • Class CDL: CDL vehicles in a CDL Office.
• Determines applicant’s physical and mental fitness and competency to safely operate motor vehicles, administering written, oral and automated examinations to assess knowledge of laws and driving procedures.
• Performs pre‑trip inspections of the applicant’s vehicle.
• Examines, accepts, prepares, enters, and prints all documents required for issuing driver licenses, beginner permits, identification cards, vehicle registrations, license plates, permits, and titles; processes requests for repossessed, abandoned, salvaged, homemade, and rebuilt vehicles; and performs edits to customer name and address fields.
• Answers customer inquiries pertaining to driver, vehicle, registration, titling, and insurance requirements by phone and in person.
• Greets and directs customers to appropriate areas in the office.
• Collects all required fees and donations for the Donate Life Fund, reconciles daily reports, calculates vehicle sales taxes, and adjusts vehicle weight records.
• Receives, codes, and issues receipts for surrendered license plates; boxes surrendered plates and completes pick‑up requests.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Faxes, mails documents, and runs errands for the branch office (including trips to the post office and bank deposits).

Road tests are conducted throughout the year in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, wind, summer heat and cold winter days. Testing begins early in the morning and continues into the early evening.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license and at least 21 years of age with one year of driving experience.
• Nationwide criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
• Completion of a formal CDL test examiner trainer course and examination for CDL knowledge and skill tests.
• Professional and effective communication with internal and external customers; excellent customer service skills.
• Thorough knowledge of driver licensing eligibility requirements and application of DMV organizational competencies.
• Ability to work in a climate‑controlled office setting and outdoors, often exposed to warm or cold temperatures and processing chemicals.
• May be required to relocate to an office within 30 miles of current residence if business needs arise.

• All requirements listed under Minimum and Additional Requirements.

• Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week).
• 15 days annual vacation leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional…