Driver License Examiner

Job Description
- Driver License Examiner 1 (260004Z3) Organization

Public Safety

Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - JPletchero.gov

Jul 18, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Newark DX 873 East Main Street Newark 43055

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Newark

$22.96 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours:

See work hours below

Union: OCSEA

Customer Service

Customer Service

Customer Focus

Bureau of Motor Vehicles oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.

Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Driver Exam Services/District 6 Newark

Report in location: 873 East Main Street, Newark, OH 43055

Work hours: Tuesday
- Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. & Saturday 8:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.

• Multiple Pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!

• Conducts examination of applicants for vehicle operator's license by means of physically accompanying applicant in vehicle during road testing over a prescribed course.
• Instructs applicant in maneuvers to be performed during testing.
• Administers driving tests to applicants for class D license, motorcycle license, moped license, restricted license & other exams as required by the BMV.
• Evaluates & grades applicant's ability to drive.
• Utilizes BMV computer systems to enter applicant information (e.g., name, date of birth, social security number, medical information, out of state driver license information, test scores, test appointments, etc.) & to administer knowledge tests for various license classes (e.g., Class D, moped & CDL
  - Class A, B,
  
  C) & endorsements (e.g., motorcycle, passenger, school bus, hazmat, doubles & triples, etc.).

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes calculating fractions, decimals and percentages and in reading, writing and speaking English.
• 1 course or 3 months experience in human/public relations, valid Ohio Class 'D' Driver License.
• Must be 21 years of age per Section 4507.05 (A) (2) (B).
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Must maintain valid Ohio Class 'D' Driver License. Successful completion of agency driving training course required before end of probationary period.

Required to ride in automobiles with inexperienced drivers; exposed to dust, dirt & exhaust fumes; exposed to weather conditions when working outside; required to travel from one examination facility to another as assigned; must provide own transportation; may be required to work flexible hours.

• A BCI/FBI fingerprint check, and background check, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
• This position is identified as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.

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