* EXPERIENCED * Title Clerk

City Enterprises; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City Enterprises in Ridgeland, MS is seeking an Experienced Titles Processor to accurately process vehicle titles, verify title information, and interact with customers and regulatory agencies to resolve issues.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, dealership experience, and basic computer skills. You will examine titles for accuracy, comply with state laws, and support customers through title transfers and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Education level: High School or GED.
• Dealership experience required; prior title processing in a dealership preferred.
• Basic computer skills required for title processing and database entry.

Responsibilities

• Process and re-assign titles for vehicles.
• Examine vehicle title for accuracy and conformity to requirements.
• Verify acceptance of titles in the filing state.
• Confirm title VIN, odometer, releases of liens, and that titles are unaltered.
• Determine negotiability of title documents and assess fraud risk.
• Report any title discrepancies to appropriate parties.
• Resolve titling issues with customers, dealers and regulators.
• Interact with manager to negotiate price adjustments when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of DMV laws related to vehicle titles.
• Handle incoming calls courteously and route to correct department.
• Run outstanding title reports and contact sellers.
• Adhere to safety policies and participate in safety activities.

Skills

Dealership experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: RIDGELAND, MS 39157, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Automotive, Primarily responsible for the accurate and efficient processing of vehicle titles by verifying title information is correct, maintaining knowledge of current laws regarding vehicle titles, and interacting with customers and regulatory agencies to resolve title issues.

JOB DUTIES

• Process and re-assign titles for vehicles.
• Examine vehicle title for accuracy and conformity to specified requirements.
• Verify acceptance of the title in the state for which it is filed.
• Confirm accurate title VIN number, odometer reading, releases of liens, and that titles contain no alteration, etc.
• Determine negotiability of title document and assess for potential fraud.
• Report any title discrepancies.
• Resolve titling issues through interaction with customers, dealers and regulatory agencies.
• Work with manager/supervisor to negotiate price adjustment between buyer and seller for a title problem, if necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of current DMV laws and regulations as they relate to vehicle titles and interpret titling regulations in each state for which vehicles are processed.
• Receive and route telephone calls in a courteous and efficient manner to the appropriate personnel or department.
• Run outstanding title reports, review and contact sellers regarding outstanding titles.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications: POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Dealership experience REQUIRED!
• High school diploma or GED Previous title experience in dealership environment
• Basic computer skills

CHARACTERISTICS

• Cheerful
• Good interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Accuracy Mathematical aptitude
• Self-motivated – able to effectively prioritize tasks and organize schedule
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales agreements & tax and title documents
• Good general communication skills

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• No supervisory responsibility
• Some contact with others, including employees, general public, visitors and Company personnel.
• Purpose of contacts is to provide explanation or interpretation of information.
• May handle confidential information and some complex matters
• Requires moderate interpersonal and communication skills to ensure that customer requests or needs are met.
• Acknowledges and clarifies customer inquiries, requests, or complaints to ensure that needs are identified, documented and addressed
• Tasks are highly interrelated and simple.
• Work consists of fairly standard procedures and tasks.
• There is no responsibility for budget, revenues and/or expenditures
• Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation.
• Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems.
• Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies and practices. Refers unusual problems to supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements
• Position requires light physical activity which includes 10% walking, 10% standing, and 80% sitting