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Motor Vehicle Cashier

Illinois Secretary of State
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Aug 2025
💰 $68,196/yr($45,156/yr$68,196/yr)

About the role

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title:     Motor Vehicle Cashier
Division:      Downstate Field Services
Union:          SEIU
Location:     3149 N. Woodford St., Decatur, IL - Macon County
Salary:         Range from $3,763 to $5,683 monthly
Benefits:      https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Overview:
Performs responsible cashier duties involving receipt of monies in connection with processing of various vehicle title and registration applications, the validation of fees and applications and issuance of license plates, stickers and ID cards to the general public, companies, dealers and remitters.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Verifies information and fees; determines proper classification and validates vehicle related documents including title and registration applications for various types of motor vehicles; issues license plates, stickers and ID cards to the general public, trucking companies, dealers and remitters.
  • Balances validation machine totals with total sales Insuring that checks and cash match totals on validation.
  • Takes daily inventory of stickers and plates balancing with daily sales.
  • May assist in training novice cashiers
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned
Education and Experience

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years high school and one year of related experience of a clerical nature, preferably including the operation of a validation machine.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Requires extensive knowledge of office methods, practices and procedures.
  • Requires working knowledge of inventory recordkeeping methods.
  • Requires ability to operate a validation machine rapidly and accurately.
  • Requires ability to operate in an independent manner.
  • Requires ability to work under stress situations.
  • Requires ability to lift and push/pull 0-50 lbs. and ability to carry 0-75 lbs.
Application Process:
  • Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
  • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
  • Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).  
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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Illinois Secretary of State

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