Motor Vehicle Clerk I

Salary: $18.83 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600310C
Department: County Treasurer
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Posting Information
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.

We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $30,000 of Life Insurance

• 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume" is not an acceptable answer and may not receive full credit.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers, "See above, etc." may not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

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Please acknowledge each of the following: (check all)

• Full-Time; Hours are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• I understand that this is an in-office position and not eligible for remote work.
• This position involves standing and assisting customers for extended periods of time.

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Indicate which statement best describes your experience performing general office and clerical work (check only one).

• I have no experience performing general office and clerical work.
• I have experience working as a receptionist, limited typing, and performing routine clerical tasks in a small office (under five employees).
• I have experience as a receptionist using a multi-line telephone system and performing other tasks.
• I have experience multi-tasking in a high volume environment requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

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Do you have work experience reconciling and balancing a cash drawer that includes large sums of cash?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 6 months experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years' experience
• Yes, more than 2 years' experience

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How much experience do you have in customer service, working directly with the public?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 6 months experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years' experience
• Yes, more than 2 years' experience

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Are you able to read, write, and understand any of the following languages? (mark all that apply)

• Arabic
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Other languages (specify below)
• None of the above

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If "Other", please list below. Please put "N/A" if not applicable.
Required Question