How to hire a driver license agent

How to hire a driver license agent, step by step

Here's a step-by-step driver license agent hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a driver license agent job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new driver license agent
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the driver license agent you need to hire. Certain driver license agent roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A driver license agent's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, driver license agents from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents driver license agent salaries for various positions.

   Type of Driver License Agent	Description	Hourly rate
   Driver License Agent	Information clerks perform routine clerical duties such as maintaining records, collecting data, and providing information to customers.	$10-20
   Title Clerk	Title clerks are responsible for preparing and processing title paperwork to transfer property ownership of a vehicle or real estate. They typically work for lawyers and agents, accomplishing varied tasks such as submitting title documents to the designated government office and verifying the collection of funds from sales... Show more	$12-20
   Agent	Agents are individuals who are employed by their clients to represent them in various dealings. Agents are usually employed by people in the show business industry, such as actors, writers, or directors... Show more	$9-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT
   • CDL
   • Driver License
   • Pickup
   • Motor Vehicle Laws
   • State Laws
   • MVA
   • GPS

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage verification of car information including the VIN number for security and car control purposes.
   • Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
   • Enter personal customer information into DPS database.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your driver license agent job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A driver license agent salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, driver license agents' average salary in virginia is 54% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level driver license agents earn 49% less than senior-level driver license agents.
   • Certifications. A driver license agent with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a driver license agent's salary.

   Average driver license agent salary

   $14.92hourly

   $31,039 yearly

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   Entry-level driver license agent salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a driver license agent job description

   A good driver license agent job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a driver license agent job description:

   Driver license agent job description example

   Pay Rate: $12.16 - $14.55 per hour
   
   Basic Function: Ensure that all cars are inventoried into the system during scheduled shift. This position generally requires you to work an overnight shift (e.g. midnight - 8 AM).
   
   Responsibilities
   
   * Perform the nightly License Plate Inventory (LPI)
   * Be prepared to act in the capacity of a cashier as and when directed
   * Provide accurate information to the public concerning all areas of airport parking operations and general airport information
   
   Qualifications
   
   Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
   
   Education/Experience Required: Less than High School education or one month related experience, training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work 3rd shift and/or week-ends may be a requirement.
   
   License Requirement: The employee will be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license with a current address and acceptable driving record.
   
   Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the company.
   
   Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
   
   Appearance: Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.
   
   Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle cash and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
   
   SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right driver license agent for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with driver license agents they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit driver license agents who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your driver license agent job on Zippia to find and recruit driver license agent candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with driver license agent candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new driver license agent

   Once you've decided on a perfect driver license agent candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new driver license agent. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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