What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Vehicle Technician position at Garfield County Govt., CO?
Application closing date: 6/19/2026
Hiring pay range: $18.80 - $22.56
Full pay range: $18.80 - $26.32
Non-Supervisory.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Motor Vehicle Technician: Entry-level position in the motor vehicle job series. This position performs entry-level work, under direct supervision.
General Purpose Of Job
Provide customer service to the general public; interact with outside organizations to obtain information; and perform clerical and administrative duties. The Technician is an entry level position and works under close supervision. The Specialist position is distinguished from the Technician by increased experience in records management, successful cross training in other Clerk & Recording areas, and ability to work independently.
Essential Job Functions
(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)
Motor Vehicle Technician
Core Competencies
(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)
Hiring pay range: $18.80 - $22.56
Full pay range: $18.80 - $26.32
- This position is eligible for additional bilingual pay differential
Non-Supervisory.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Motor Vehicle Technician: Entry-level position in the motor vehicle job series. This position performs entry-level work, under direct supervision.
General Purpose Of Job
Provide customer service to the general public; interact with outside organizations to obtain information; and perform clerical and administrative duties. The Technician is an entry level position and works under close supervision. The Specialist position is distinguished from the Technician by increased experience in records management, successful cross training in other Clerk & Recording areas, and ability to work independently.
Essential Job Functions
(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)
Motor Vehicle Technician
- Greet all customers promptly. Assists customers at counter appropriately and provides the customer with accurate information and excellent customer service, answers basic motor vehicle and office questions; locate and provide documents and records. Fills out forms accurately.
- Answers telephones promptly, provide accurate and detailed information.
- Processes various documents, ensuring that all necessary forms are complete and accurate.
- Uses computer and software applications to accurately enter data; search databases; conduct research; create documents; and send emails.
- Receive and participate in training on motor vehicle policies, procedure, processes and application of Colorado statutes and legislation.
- Process Colorado motor vehicle titles and registrations, registration documents, validation of tabs, issue placards and temporary license permits.
- Training and understanding of Colorado fees in all motor vehicle transactions.
- Functions as cashier executes proper cash handling procedures; receives and processes cash, checks and/or credit card payments, balances cash drawer at the end of the day.
- Complete basic office housekeeping such as filing and organization of records.
- Contacts outside organizations to obtain and provide information.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all records.
- Composes clear and grammatically correct written communication that is submitted to customers and financial institutions.
- Performs research on legal documents using State resources.
- May provide office support for Department Head/Official and Deputy.
Core Competencies
(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)
- Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
- Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer's needs.
- Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.
- Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
- Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
- Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Gyms
Salary : $19 - $23