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Motor Vehicle Clerk I

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

Join our fast-paced, customer-focused team where every day brings something new! Whether you're processing plates, greeting customers with a smile, or mastering the art of balancing cash drawers, you’ll play a key role in keeping Lancaster County moving. If you're detail-savvy, love helping people, and can juggle paperwork, payments, and multiple customers with a positive attitude—this might be your perfect fit! Let’s get you behind the desk and into the driver's seat of your next great job!

A Day in The Life:

  • Provide front-line customer service to the public regarding vehicle registration and renewal.
  • Process transactions involving cash, checks, and credit cards with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Collect registration fees and issue the appropriate license plates and registration stickers.
  • Perform data entry of motor vehicle registration renewal information.
  • Assist with managing the front-door queuing system and directing customers appropriately.
  • Maintain a balanced cash drawer, generate reports, and complete end-of-day reconciliation.
  • Support inventory tasks including sorting, labeling, and shelving license plate boxes.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience 

  • Knowledge of motor vehicle registration processes.
  • Previous experience in customer service, data entry, inventory, and cash handling.
  • Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent with six months of experience in performing general clerical work involving considerable public contact or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly at shoulder level or below.
  • Must be able to operate mechanical and/or electrical equipment as needed.




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