(Low Country Job Fair) License Examiner - 192722

About the role

This posting supports the North Charleston Public Sector Career Fair on September 23, 2026 for the listed Low Country areas (Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Bluffton, Charleston, Hampton, Ladson, Orangeburg, Moncks Corner, Ridgeland, St. Matthews, St. George, & Walterboro). The position is for a License Examiner with the Department of Motor Vehicles, offering a fast‑paced role that utilizes superior customer service skills in a rewarding public‑service environment. The job is located in the Low Country area of South Carolina, with the job fair held at the North Charleston Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418.

Responsibilities

• Administer road test examinations for all vehicle classes: Class A, B, C, D, E, F, M, and CDL’s when working in a CDL office.
• Determine applicant’s physical and mental fitness and competency to safely operate motor vehicles.
• Administer written, oral, and automated examinations to assess knowledge of laws and driving procedures.
• Perform pre‑trip inspections on the general working condition of vehicles operated by applicants.
• Examine, accept, prepare, enter, and print all documents required for issuing driver licenses, beginner permits, identification cards; original duplicate transfers, temporary and replacement vehicle registrations, license plates, permits, and/or titles (including requests for repossessed, abandoned, salvaged, homemade, and rebuilt vehicles).
• Perform edits of the customer’s name and address fields.
• Process Motor Vehicle Registration Requests.
• Research suspension inquiries, modify driver International Registration Plan, registration credentials, and issue automobile dealership licenses.
• Answer customer inquiries pertaining to driver, vehicle, registration, titling, and insurance requirements by phone and in person.
• Greet and direct customers to appropriate areas in the office.
• Collect all required fees and donations for the Gift of Life Trust Fund.
• Reconcile and prepare individual daily reports and refund request documents.
• Compute vehicle sales tax and make weight adjustments to the vehicle record file.
• Receive, code, and issue receipts for surrendered license plates; box surrendered plates and complete pick‑up requests.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Fax, mail documents, and run errands for the branch office (may include trips to the post office and making bank deposits).
• Conduct road tests throughout the year in various weather conditions (rain, wind, summer heat, cold winter days); testing occurs from early morning through early evening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• At least 21 years of age.
• One year of driving experience.
• Nationwide criminal background check including fingerprinting.
• Before certification to administer CDL knowledge skill tests, complete a formal CDL test examiner trainer course and examination (Introduction to CDL Licensing System, Overview of the CDL Tests and Knowledge Tests).
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Thorough knowledge of driver licensing eligibility requirements.
• Application of DMV organizational competencies.
• May be required to relocate to an office within 30 miles of the home office if business needs require.

Skills

• Professional and effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Excellent customer service.
• Thorough knowledge of driver licensing eligibility requirements.
• Application of DMV organizational competencies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, 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 for temporary employees).
• Exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household.