DMV Clerk - Tustin Lexus

Group 1 Automotive; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

Training and advancement

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive’s DMV Clerk role at Tustin Lexus in California focuses on titling, registration, and related DMV documentation for new, used, and wholesale vehicle transactions.

The position requires 2+ years of dealership DMV/title clerk experience and solid knowledge of state procedures, with CDK and MS Office proficiency. A professional work environment with training and advancement opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of dealership DMV/title clerk experience.
• California DMV/title clerk experience required.
• Knowledge of DMV title, registration, and licensing procedures.
• Knowledge of out-of-state titles is a plus.
• CDK experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Adobe experience preferred.
• Experience with scanning and filing.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn quickly.
• Previous experience working in a busy office environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Properly title new, used, and wholesale vehicle sales for the dealership.
• Ensure retail transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review all purchase and trade-in documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare tax, title, registration, and licensing documents.
• Follow up on outstanding titles, registration issues, and DMV discrepancies to ensure timely resolution.
• Reconcile DMV fees collected with amounts submitted and investigate discrepancies.
• Verify costs and transactions associated with each vehicle sale.
• Assist with creating and processing lease and loan paperwork.
• Prepare required paperwork for submission to the tag agency and submit legal transfer documents to the California DMV.
• Ensure dealership tag, title, registration, and licensing work complies with applicable state requirements.
• Work closely with Sales and Finance to ensure deals are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values in all interactions with customers, coworkers, and vendors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDK

Adobe

Job description

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

DMV Clerk

Tustin Lexus, part of Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail, is looking to add a qualified DMV Clerk to our team.

Pay: $25–$31 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• • Properly title new, used, and wholesale vehicle sales for the dealership.
  • Ensure retail transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Review all purchase and trade-in documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare tax, title, registration, and licensing documents.
  • Follow up on outstanding titles, registration issues, and DMV discrepancies to ensure timely resolution.
  • Reconcile DMV fees collected with amounts submitted and investigate discrepancies.
  • Verify costs and transactions associated with each vehicle sale.
  • Assist with creating and processing lease and loan paperwork.
  • Prepare required paperwork for submission to the tag agency and submit legal transfer documents to the California DMV.
  • Ensure dealership tag, title, registration, and licensing work complies with applicable state requirements.
  • Work closely with Sales and Finance to ensure deals are processed accurately and efficiently.
  • Provide additional administrative support as needed.
  • Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values in all interactions with customers, coworkers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• • Minimum of 2 years of dealership DMV/title clerk experience required.
  • California DMV/title clerk experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of DMV title, registration, and licensing procedures.
  • Knowledge of out-of-state titles is a plus.
  • CDK experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Adobe experience preferred.
  • Experience with scanning and filing.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn quickly.
  • Previous experience working in a busy office environment preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  All applicants must pass pre-employment testing, including background checks, a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and drug testing, to qualify for employment.

  Group 1 Automotive is a Fortune 300 company that offers a team environment, great benefits, and ongoing training and support for its associates. If you align with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, now may be the time to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.

  Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.