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Posted: January 28, 2026 (1 day ago)

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DL Examiner - Moab/Blanding

State of Utah

180 Department of Public Safety

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Location

Salary

$20.04 - $20.04

per hour

Type

Closes

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a Driver License Examiner in Moab and Blanding, Utah, where you'll help people apply for and renew driver's licenses by reviewing their information, giving tests, and issuing documents while explaining rules clearly.

It's a great fit for someone who enjoys interacting with the public, has strong customer service skills, and pays close attention to details like records and eligibility.

The role offers a stable career with good benefits in a government setting focused on public safety.

Key Requirements

  • Customer service skills for in-person and phone interactions
  • Experience with cash handling and register reconciliation
  • Data entry skills and related work experience
  • Ability to handle private and confidential information
  • Valid Utah Driver's License with a good driving record
  • Knowledge of state codes, policies, and procedures for licenses
  • Strong communication skills to explain rules and test results

Full Job Description

Driver License Examiner - Moab/Blanding


Are you looking for a career rather than just a job? The Driver License Division is the first step on your new career path. You'll be able to provide assistance and make a difference for the diverse citizens in our communities.

The Driver License Division is looking to hire a Driver License Examiner for our Moab and Blanding offices.

Principal Duties

As a Driver License Examiner, you will:
  • collect and review client information, as well as, properly read a record to determine eligibility
  • administer written and driving tests and properly document results
  • communicate test findings, evaluates results and makes recommendations
  • issue licenses, permits, registrations, certificates, etc.
  • interpret State Code, Policy and Procedure and clearly explain them to applicants
  • determine when suspended licenses are eligible and steps necessary to reinstate them
  • analyze whether further medical information is needed prior to issuing licenses
  • interact directly with the public in a sensitive and respectful manner

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate(s) will possess:
  • customer service skills, both in person and over the phone
  • cash handling and register reconciliation
  • data entry skills and work related experience
  • work related experience handling of private and/or confidential information
  • a valid Utah Driver License and a good driving record

Preference(s)
  • may be given to current employees of the Department of Public Safety




The Agency

The Driver License Division is an important piece of the overall mission of the Department of Public Safety.

We're responsible for properly administering and evaluating all applications for licenses and IDs to determine their validity and eligibility for the requested document.

Our division is responsible for giving road tests, performing eye examinations, and scoring written examinations for new driver licenses or renewals.

To visit the Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division's website, please click here.

The State offers a desirable benefit package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits to eligible employees.

Insurance:
  • High deductible option with no bi-weekly premium as well as employer contributions into a health saving account to help with out of pocket medical costs.
  • Traditional plan with a low cost bi-weekly premium.
  • Low premium cost for dental and vision insurance.

Retirement Options:
  • Employer contributions equal to 10-12% of your salary between both a pension and 401(k) plan or to a 401(k) only plan.
  • Employer match of up to $26 per paycheck into your 401(k) on top of what you will already be receiving.


Paid time off:

  • Eligible employees may accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave each pay period. (Annual leave accrual rate increases with years of service.
  • 12 paid holidays.


There are many other voluntarily/miscellaneous benefits available. To learn more please click here.

Additional Information

  • Starting wage of $20.04 includes the $0.15 DLD uniform allowance.
  • Complete and pass a Level II background investigation.
  • Must obtain AAMVA certification within first 18 months and maintain certification thereafter.
  • Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).
  • Exposure to adverse, inclement, and varying weather conditions.
  • Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, etc.
  • Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-utah-5215698