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Mechanics Bank

West Coast community bank serving workers

Customer Service Representative

Retail & Commercial BankingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLake Oswego, OR, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or GED is required; additional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
  • One year of customer service and cash-handling experience in a customer-facing role is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as a team member.
  • Ability to make decisions using available information.
  • Basic knowledge of bank deposit products and services.
  • Ability to understand customer loan requests and make appropriate referrals.
  • Ability to understand customer requests for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
  • Ability to make customers aware of additional products and services and make appropriate referrals.
  • Knowledge of applicable bank policies and procedures.
  • The role requires regularly sitting and talking or hearing, and using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds. Close vision is required. The work environment noise level is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine teller transactions and work directly with clients, accepting, verifying, and processing customer transactions—including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, payments, transfers, and transactions received through the mail or night drop—according to established procedures and security guidelines.
  • Serve customers waiting in line promptly while maintaining attention to detail and complying with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist customers with account reconciliation, copies of statements and checks, check orders, account closures, address changes, stop payments, debit card maintenance, and safe deposit box access.
  • Assist at other branches as needed.
  • Provide customer service in person and over the phone, representing the bank courteously and professionally; respond to inquiries accurately, promptly, and efficiently.
  • Identify customer needs, make recommendations through proactive conversations, explain product and service features and benefits, and provide information about rates, service charges, fees, restrictions, and related information.
  • Educate customers on mobile and online banking technology.
  • Maintain and balance cash supplies, follow cash-handling procedures, and balance cash at the end of each shift.
  • Review customer transactions for red flags and fraudulent items, remain aware of criminal scams affecting banking customers, and refer unresolved issues to Branch Management or the appropriate departments.
  • Assist with branch opening and closing while following security procedures.
  • Gather data and process reports and forms, including Currency Transaction Reports, Reg CC, holds, and overdraft materials, to support compliance with bank policies, the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering requirements, and regulatory compliance programs.
  • Assist with branch audit functions as requested.
  • Complete required compliance tasks by assigned due dates.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in a banking environment with basic knowledge of bank deposit products and services is preferred.

About the Company

Mechanics Bank

West Coast community bank serving workers

Mechanics Bank serves individuals and businesses in the West Coast by offering core financial services such as checking and savings, personal and business loans, mortgage products, wealth management, and digital banking. It operates through a network of branches and supports customers with practical banking tools like drive-thru windows and accessible in-person service, while expanding its footprint through strategic mergers. The bank distinguishes itself by its long-standing focus on the “working person” and local community, a heritage that dates back to its founding for laborers and mechanics, and by its growth achieved through acquisitions that broaden its regional reach. Its goal is to provide reliable, community-centered financial support to everyday workers and organizations, helping customers manage money and grow their financial lives across the West Coast.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Walnut Creek, CA
Founded
1905

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