Determines the ability of individuals to drive all classes of motor vehicles and processes vehicle registrations, titles and driver licensing transactions, including the road test. Determines if applications comply with state laws and established rules and regulations.
Administers visual screening to ensure acuity of driver license applicants. Administers exam which tests the knowledge of road signs and state traffic laws. Conducts driving performance tests for all classes of driver licenses, including commercial driver's license (CDL). Performs pre-trip inspection checks on the general working condition of vehicles driven by applicants. Issues all classes of driver licenses, beginner permits, special restricted licenses and identification cards. Processes complex vehicle registration and titling transactions. Operates computer terminal, printer and camera in processing applications. Assists the public with difficult and non-routine transactions. Explains policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable laws and Division of Motor Vehicles regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of vehicle operator road testing. Ability to communicate related knowledge to the general public. Ability to perform all duties of administering a road test. Ability to type.
A valid South Carolina driver's license. Must be 18 years of age or older and have at least one year of driving experience. Division of Motor Vehicles personnel required to operate Department vehicles that come within the parameter of the commercial driver's license requirements must have correctable vision of 20/40 in both eyes, with or without conventional lens, and must have a valid South Carolina commercial driver's license or obtain a South Carolina commercial driver's license within six (6) months of accepting position. Physical qualifications must be in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Section 391.41.
A high school diploma and relevant experience.