Driver's License Field Examiner 2025-02362 - Full-time

About the Department

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking a Driver License Field Examiner to join our team in Evanston, Wyoming. This is a public-facing, customer service-focused role where you'll assist individuals by issuing ID cards, driver's licenses, and commercial driver licenses, as well as administering written and road tests. You'll play a key role in helping customers navigate the licensing process while ensuring public safety. 

This Position Offers:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section)

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Short- and Long-Term Disability
• A Secure Future: Pension Plan with a 14.94% state contribution
• Optional 457B Retirement Plan with a state contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays

Located just minutes from the Utah border and surrounded by the beautiful Uinta Mountains, Evanston, Wyoming, offers a perfect balance of small-town living and outdoor adventure. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and no state income tax, Evanston is an ideal place to build a life and career. The town features excellent schools, a charming historic downtown, and year-round recreational opportunitie,s including hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, and camping. Its close proximity to Salt Lake City provides convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining the peace and safety of a close-knit community. Living and working in Evanston means enjoying a high quality of life in a place where neighbors know your name and the great outdoors is right outside your door.

Human Resource Contact: Stacy Woita at or 307-77-4423


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Issues all types of driver licenses, handicap placards, gun permits and identification cards.
• Checks and verifies applicants' driving records on state and national computer information systems.
• Administers computer-assisted, written, vision and skills tests to applicants for the purpose of obtaining a driver's license.
• Screens applicant's physical, mental and visual abilities to safely operate motor vehicles per state and federal law.
• Collects fees and accounts for transactions performed and monies received.
• Accurately enters, processes, tracks, and reviews biological/demographic data.
• Processes data related to driver's license and driver record information.
• Researches and communicates information concerning driver's license or driver record data with law enforcement, courts, the public and the department and other states, ensuring that data is interpreted and entered correctly.
• Produces written documentation to customers, including the person affected and the courts.
• Maintains confidentiality in the review of personal information to determine eligibility for a driver's license.
• Deciphers legal documents.
• Accounts for funds received as payments for fees by making or preparing daily deposits.
• Verifies and processes electronic and manual insurance filings and cancellations.
• Provides quality customer service and/or technical assistance to the public, driver license examiners, department personnel and other agencies regarding the driver licensing process.
• Operates signature and photo capture devices.
• Monitors motor vehicle accidents regarding proof of insurance issues and suspension proceedings.
• Performs vehicle inspections prior to driving skills testing.
• Shares information concerning driver's license or driver record data with law enforcement, courts, the public and the department.

Position Duties

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Strong customer service or public-facing experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of examiner procedural manual, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal policies and procedures, as well as state statutes.
• Knowledge of the Driver License Information System.
• Knowledge of detecting fraudulent documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

   
Minimum Qualifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel is required to various WYDOT locations.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Applicants must pass an FBI fingerprint check
• Successful applicant will be subjected to a thorough background investigation
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses , an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities
• A valid Driver License is required for position
• Travel expenses are reimbursed according to state policy
• **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public. 
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay. 

Other Qualifications

Click  to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.