Driving Test Examiner (SOS Temporary)

About the role

Join the State of Nebraska Team as a Temporary Driving Test Examiner through the SOS Temporary Program! The SOS Temporary Program is the State’s in-house staffing service, placing motivated talent into high-impact, limited-term roles that help keep the State’s agencies, boards, and commissions moving forward. Every assignment is temporary and provides an opportunity to complete meaningful work while building new skills and connections and exploring career paths within state government.

This temporary position is limited to drive-testing duties and does not process or issue licenses, permits, or identification cards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled automobile drive tests in accordance with Nebraska DMV procedures and scoring standards.
• Confirm each applicant is authorized and eligible to take the drive test.
• Inspect the test vehicle for required equipment and basic operational safety.
• Explain drive-test procedures, expectations, and safety requirements.
• Observe and evaluate the applicant’s ability to safely control and operate the vehicle.
• Assess compliance with traffic laws, signs, signals, right-of-way rules, and safe-driving practices.
• Accurately score and document drive-test results.
• Inform applicants whether they passed or failed and explain re-examination procedures when applicable.
• Maintain applicant confidentiality and safeguard testing records.
• Remain professional, impartial, and calm when interacting with inexperienced, nervous, or difficult applicants.
• Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Requirements

• Experience working with the public in a customer service capacity or working with motor vehicle laws.
• Must have a current Nebraska Driver’s License with a good driving record (preferred).
• Regular and reliable attendance required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.

Pay

$19.721 per hour

Schedule

Expected length of temporary assignment: March 1st, 2027