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Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a full time Customer Service Representative to join our team at our Santa Barbara Cottage Branch.The Customer Service Representative is responsible for assisting customers with banking transactions and offers referrals for additional products and services.Delivers excellent customer service. Responsible for the operational quality and accuracy of their work, including cash balancing processes. Follows all related policies and procedures and compliance with all banking regulations. Works with leadership team to achieve personal goals in the areas of deposit growth, business relationship growth, consumer relationship growth and operational soundness.What you will do:* Perform routine teller transactions working directly with clients. Accepts, verifies, and processes basic to more complex customer transactions according to established procedures and security guidelines. Transactions include deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, payments, transfers, and transactions received through the mail or the night drop. Works quickly to service customers waiting in line, but maintains close attention to detail and complies with all policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines.* Responsible for maintaining and balancing a cash supply for transactions performed. Adheres to all cash handling policies and procedures and balances cash at the end of each shift.* Provides exemplary customer service. Represents the Bank and its products and services with pride and enthusiasm. Identify customer needs, provide information on products and services. Build awareness of new products and services, and identify customer needs to capitalize on the business referral opportunities. Provides additional information to customers regarding bank's special promotions.* Reviews customer transactions for red flags and fraudulent items. Maintains awareness of current criminal scams used against banking customers. Prevents customers from becoming victims of fraud. Refers customers to Branch Management and the proper department for issues that cannot be resolved at the teller line.* Represent the Bank and its products and services with pride and enthusiasm. Identify customer needs, provide information on products and services. Build awareness of new products and services, and identify customer needs to capitalize on the business referral opportunities. Provide additional information to customers regarding bank's special promotions.* Assists customers with account reconcilement, copies of statements and checks, check orders; account closure, and safe deposit box entrances.* Gathers data and processes various reports and forms (e.g., Currency Transaction Reports, Reg CC, holds, overdraft, etc.) to ensure compliance with Bank policies and procedures, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and regulatory compliance programs.Who you are:* High School Degree or GED required.* Minimum of 1 year cash handling experience required in a customer facing role or experience in a banking environment with basic knowledge of bank deposit products and services required.* Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and customer service.* Ability to work independently, make decisions using available information and collaborate effectively as a team member.* Basic knowledge of Bank deposit products and services.* Ability to understand customer loan requests and make appropriate referrals.* Ability to understand customer requests and provide awareness of additional products and services to make appropriate referrals.#LI-DNIPay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 hourlyFinal compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.* Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.* Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.* To learn more about Mechanics Bank's California privacy and security policies, including your right to a Notice At Collection as a California Resident, please visitCalifornia Privacy Policy for Prospective Employees | Mechanics Bank