How to hire a driver's license examiner

How to hire a driver's license examiner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step driver's license examiner 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's license examiner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new driver's license examiner
• 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's license examiner you need to hire. Certain driver's license examiner 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

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a driver's license examiner to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a driver's license examiner that fits the bill.

   This list presents driver's license examiner salaries for various positions.

   Type of Driver's License Examiner	Description	Hourly rate
   Driver's License Examiner		$13-34
   Licensing Coordinator	Licensing coordinators are professionals who are responsible for monitoring and documenting various business licenses and license renewals for an organization. These coordinators must collaborate with case managers to coordinate the procedures and requirements of business licensing for agents regarding the submission of insurance applications... Show more	$14-26
   Examiner	An examiner is responsible for evaluating loan property and documents, assessing the property's value, and issuing a clear sale title upon ensuring no restrictions to the property. Examiners coordinate with banks, realty institutions, and other agencies to determine the property's status before proceeding with its sales release... Show more	$14-33

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Customer Service
   • Birth Certificates
   • Test Results
   • Road Test
   • DMV
   • Road Signs
   • Commercial Vehicles
   • Office Equipment
   • Drive Test
   • Social Security Cards
   • State Laws
   • Federal Laws
   • Computer System

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage verification of car information including the VIN number for security and car control purposes.
   • Administer written, verbal, and road test (except CDL) for state driver license.
   • Provide patient and family support for findings and assist in most all stereotactic, MRI, and ultrasound guide biopsys.
   • Help immigrants obtain a Colorado id or license.
   • Obtain and track MHE hourly meter readings for utilization.
   • Take photos of customers for id cards and licenses.

   More driver's license examiner duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the driver's license examiner job description is a good way to get more applicants. A driver's license examiner salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a driver's license examiner in South Dakota may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level driver's license examiner. Additionally, a driver's license examiner with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average driver's license examiner salary

   $45,121yearly

   $21.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level driver's license examiner salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 29, 2026

   Average driver's license examiner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$54,432	$26
   2	Pennsylvania	$49,370	$24
   3	Maine	$43,074	$21
   4	North Dakota	$40,694	$20
   5	Hawaii	$38,160	$18
   6	Ohio	$38,070	$18
   7	Nebraska	$36,548	$18
   8	North Carolina	$35,126	$17
   9	South Dakota	$32,670	$16
   10	Arkansas	$30,840	$15
   11	Florida	$30,065	$14

   Average driver's license examiner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Pennsylvania State Treasurer	$44,704	$21.49	2
   2	State of North Dakota	$44,659	$21.47	1
   3	St. Moritz Building Services	$43,835	$21.07
   4	Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania	$43,352	$20.84
   5	State Of South Dakota	$41,834	$20.11	4
   6	Maine	$38,840	$18.67	3
   7	My Florida Regional Mls	$37,803	$18.17
   8	NC.gov	$37,627	$18.09	5
   9	Wyoming	$36,207	$17.41	2
   10	State of Ohio	$34,198	$16.44	6
   11	NC Department of Insurance	$33,867	$16.28
   12	State Of Florida	$32,083	$15.42
   13	Florida Dept. of Health	$31,172	$14.99

4. Writing a driver's license examiner job description

   A good driver's license examiner 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's license examiner job description:

   Driver's license examiner job description example

   Description of Work
   
   "Positions require schedule flexibility and weekend hours"
   
   If you are a CURRENT NC State Government employee, you will not be considered for a temporary assignment. Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment.
   
   Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may ultimately seek permanent employment with the state.
   
   There are no leave, insurance or retirement benefits offered. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.
   
   Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.62 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application)
   
   This is a continuous posting and applications will be considered for 6 months (180 days).
   
   This posting is accepting applications for District #4 which includes the following counties: Alamance, Chatham, Guilford, Harnett, Lee, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham
   
   North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent, and developing career tracks that strengthen our organization while allowing employees to build satisfying careers. Join the diverse talent community at NCDOT in a variety of jobs, including engineering, IT, public transportation, financial management, research and many other positions across the state. When you work for North Carolina you can rely upon a culture that values collaboration, creativity, innovation, diversity and teamwork; the ability to impact positive change for the citizens of North Carolina; and benefit options that will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness and future.
   
   We are currently looking for Driver License Examiners. You will be responsible for administering eligibility tests, evaluating persons applying for classified Driver License, Commercial Driver License, Learners permits and ID cards. Dealing with high volume of transactions, you will use your first class customer service skills to confirm applicant's knowledge of NC Motor Vehicle laws, identification of road signs, checking vision and observing/evaluating driving skills by riding with the customer in their personal vehicle on a road test in all types of weather. You will serve as a public advisor to identify any possible health concerns with drivers, advise customers of adjunct service programs available, and ensure applicant data and court ordered information is entered accurately into internal system for reporting.
   
   You are the face of DMV and serve an important role to reduce wait times and improve customer service. Ensuring we meet our mission in providing for customers in other offices, flexibility to travel during the day and overnight on short notice may be required.
   
   If you have a passion for customer service and open to flexible work schedule, then we encourage you to apply.
   
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
   
   Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
   
   * Ability to learn NC DMV policy, procedure and/or laws to educate customers
   * Customer service experience (friendly, enthusiastic attitude who enjoy serving customers) with a diverse clientele.
   * Basic Microsoft Word, Excel skills and MS Office in general
   * Tech savvy utilizing databases and quick learning of internal systems
   * Decision making skills to evaluate information or documents research, report and make determinations for action
   * Collaborative team player working out solutions for delivery
   
   Additional Expectations:
   
   * Experience with collection and disbursement of cash helpful
   * Must have a valid class C North Carolina Driver License, with no more than 5 active points and no suspensions/revocations within last 10yrs on driver license
   * *Must attend, complete and pass a certification training requiring overnight stay Monday-Friday for 4 - 7 weeks*
   * This position is subject to the Federal Government's REAL ID Act. Therefore, pursuant to 6 CFR, 37.45, selected candidates are required to undergo a background check which includes a name and fingerprint-based criminal history record check. Selected candidates will be given conditional offers of employment that would allow him or her to begin training prior to receipt of background check results. Prior to beginning employment at a DMV office, selected candidates must have successful outcomes for their background check and training. There is a cost associated with the background check for new employees.
   * Applicant must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to be considered Qualified for the position.
   * Your application must include all of your relevant education and work experience and you must answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept "see attached" or resumes in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. You may reapply to an individual posting with the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be considered.
   
   Applicant must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
   
   Graduation from high school and the demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through at least two years of clerical, administrative, or paraprofessional experience involving the resolution of varied public contact situations which include interviewing and/or explaining information of considerable detail; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
   
   Necessary Special Qualification: Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver License. Must have a valid N.C. Driver License with no suspensions or revocations within the past 10 years in any state for any motor vehicle related offense and no more than 5 active points. This position is considered "covered" under the REAL ID Act. Therefore, pursuant to 6 CFR, 37.45, the selected candidate will be required to undergo a background check which includes a name-based and finger print-based criminal history record check. The candidate that is selected for the position will be given a conditional offer of employment that would allow him or her to begin work subject to the results of the background check. Prior to beginning employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history record check. A cost will be associated with this process for new employees. No cost is associated with this process for existing DMV employees.
   
   Necessary Special Qualification: Possession of a N.C. Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain N.C. Commercial Driver's License during probationary period.
   
   Must have a valid Driver's License with no suspensions or revocations within the past 10 years in any state for any motor vehicle related offense and no more than 5 active points.
   
   Supplemental and Contact Information
   
   Application process:
   
   Click on the "apply" box at the top of the posting
   
   First, create an online account if you do not have one or enter an established account. Then, complete and submit an application. You may reapply only after 30 days have elapsed from the time of your last submitted application.
   
   Temporary Solutions
   
   NC Office of State Human Resources
   
   2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 110
   
   Raleigh, NC 27604
   
   NEW LOCATION EFFECTIVE November 18, 2019
   
   Temporary Solutions
   
   Office of State Human Resources
   
   1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200
   
   Raleigh, NC 27609

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right driver's license examiner for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with driver's license examiner 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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's license examiner

   Once you've decided on a perfect driver's license examiner 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 important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new driver's license examiner. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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