Motor Vehicle Technician

Garfield County Govt., CO; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Wellness Programs

Employee Gyms

Job summary

Garfield County is seeking an entry-level Motor Vehicle Technician to provide exceptional customer service at the counter in Colorado. The role involves clerical duties, data entry, and learning motor vehicle policies under close supervision.

You will greet customers, process documents, and handle payments while complying with Colorado statutes and confidentiality requirements. Training and guided oversight are provided as you develop skills in motor vehicle transactions.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to the general public.
• Interact with outside organizations to obtain information.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, provide information, and answer basic motor vehicle and office questions.
• Answer telephones and provide accurate information.
• Process documents and ensure forms are complete and accurate.
• Enter data using computer software and databases; create documents and emails.
• Handle cash, checks, and credit card payments; balance cash drawer daily.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

Communication

Job description

• This position is eligible for additional bilingual pay differential

Application closing date: 11/27/2026

Hiring pay range:

$23.00 - $24.00

Full pay range:

$23.00 - $28.16

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

• This position is eligible for additional bilingual pay differential

Supervision

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.

Essential Job Functions

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

• 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.

Other duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/human-resources/benefits-brochure/