DL Examiner - South Valley

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Draper, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver License Division is hiring a full-time Driver License Examiner for its South Valley office in Draper, Utah. The role provides direct assistance to the public and administers and evaluates applications for driver licenses and other documents. The position is in-office/on-site and requires a comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph. The starting wage is stated as $20.04 per hour, including a $0.15 DLD uniform allowance; the listed salary range is $22.24 per hour. The application deadline is November 11, 2026.

The examiner collects and reviews client information, determines eligibility, administers written and driving tests, documents and evaluates results, and communicates findings and recommendations. The examiner also issues licenses, permits, registrations, and certificates; explains State Code, policy, and procedures; assesses license reinstatement eligibility and medical-information needs; and interacts with the public sensitively and respectfully. The role requires passing a Level II background investigation and obtaining AAMVA certification within the first 18 months, with certification maintained thereafter.

Requirements

• Customer service skills, in person and over the phone.
• Cash-handling and register-reconciliation experience or skills.
• Data-entry skills and work-related experience.
• Work-related experience handling private and/or confidential information.
• A valid Utah driver license and a good driving record.
• Complete and pass a Level II background investigation.
• Obtain AAMVA certification within the first 18 months and maintain it thereafter.
• A valid driver license is required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in Utah.
• Ability to meet physical demands that may include standing, walking over rough surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and repeatedly or for extended periods lifting items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with exposure to adverse, inclement, and varying weather conditions and risks requiring special safety precautions and/or equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Current employees of the Department of Public Safety may be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review client information and read records to determine eligibility.
• Administer written and driving tests and properly document results.
• Communicate test findings, evaluate results, and make recommendations.
• Issue licenses, permits, registrations, certificates, and other documents.
• Interpret State Code, policy, and procedures and explain them clearly to applicants.
• Determine whether suspended licenses are eligible for reinstatement and identify the steps required.
• Assess whether additional medical information is needed before issuing licenses.
• Interact directly with the public in a sensitive and respectful manner.

Benefits

• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community and supporting organizational goals.
• A supportive work environment that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed