Temporary Driver's License Field Examiner- 2026-00508

Temporary Drivers License Field Examiner- 2026-00508

Salary: $22.63 - $25.14 Hourly Location: Cheyenne, WY Job Type: Temporary Full-time Job Number: 2026-00508 Department: Department of Transportation Division: Department of Transportation Opening Date: 02/17/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Classification: BADL06

Job Description and Functions

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking a Driver License Field Examiner to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is a public-facing, customer service-focused role where youll assist individuals by issuing ID cards, driver licenses, and commercial driver licenses, as well as administering written and road tests. Youll play a key role in helping customers navigate the licensing process while ensuring public safety. Working in Cheyenne, Wyoming offers the best of both professional opportunity and quality of life. As the state capital, it provides stable careers, meaningful impact, and leadership opportunities, especially within state government, while maintaining a strong sense of community. With affordable living, short commutes, and easy access to outdoor recreation, Cheyenne allows you to build a rewarding career without sacrificing balance.

Position Offers

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section)
• Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
• Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Essential Functions

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

• Provides service to and interacts with the general public in professional and courteous manner, even during stressful and difficult situations;
• Answers general questions pertaining to applications for various types of driver licenses and identification cards, questions pertaining to traffic laws, driver license, commercial driver license, and traffic laws, driver education, insurance requirements and organ donation.
• Receives, reviews and issues all types of licenses, permit, identification card, disabled placards and concealed firearms permit applications, revisions, and renewals.
• Determines applicants eligibility for licensing by making inquiries and properly interpreting responses received through the state and national computer information systems.
• Screens applicants physical, mental and visual abilities to safely operate motor vehicles per state and federal law.
• Administers computer-assisted written and vision tests, or other tests to applicants.
• Schedules applicants for driving skills tests.
• Administers driving skills test examinations.
• Performs vehicle inspections prior to driving skills testing.
• Advises applicants of suspensions, cancellations and revocations, and advises how to reinstate their driving privileges.
• Accurately enters, processes, tracks, and reviews driver license and permit, identification card, disabled placard and concealed firearms permit data into appropriate computer applications, databases, and systems; operates signature and photo capture devices.
• Collects appropriate fees for services and prepares receipts; ensures and accepts accountability per state policy that monies received balance with receipts issued.
• Researches and communicates information related to license and permit requirements to the general public, agency staff, law enforcement, courts, other states, and government and elected officials; answers questions and explains licensing and permit requirements; accurately interprets driving record data, and supplies information regarding license and permit processing, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

• KNOWLEDGE:
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Associates Degree (typically in Business)
• Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in business) OR Experience: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary
• Special Requirements: None
• PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Travel is required to various WYDOT locations.
• NOTES:
• 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 E-Verify, 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 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
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date
• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period
• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back
• Supplemental Information
• 045, Department of Transportation, Driver Services
• Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure
• Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator
• URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

Veterans Preference

If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status.

• By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

Application Requirements

• 01 (AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree
• Received Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the above
• 02 (AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A
• 03 (BADL06) How many years of experience or transferable skills do you have that would help you succeed in this role?
• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
• 04 (AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
• 05 (A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter
• Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other
• 06 (A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
• 07 (A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
• 08 (AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status.
• By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
• 09 (AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.
• I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.
• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran
• 10 (A2) Please be advised