Auto Damage Trainee

GEICO•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At GEICO, the Auto Damage Trainee program offers a rewarding career path for motivated individuals passionate about customer service. This role involves helping customers after accidents by inspecting and assessing vehicle damage, estimating repair costs, and negotiating settlements. Trainees will partner with other adjusters and supervisors, working with body shops, rental partners, and parts providers. The position is a field role, requiring travel within an assigned territory (e.g., Spartanburg, SC area) to various locations like body shops, salvage and tow yards, and customer homes. GEICO provides an industry-leading paid trainee program, including 3 weeks of hands-on experience at their Ashburn, VA training facility and 2 weeks in a field training center (NY, TX, CA) with mentors. The company emphasizes a culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, offering personalized development programs and a comprehensive total rewards program.

Requirements

Critical thinking and decision making in a fast-paced environment
Strong computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to prioritize work and multi-task, while navigating through multiple business applications
Experience with KPIs and measurable goals
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Active Insurance Adjusters license

Responsibilities

Inspect and assess vehicle damage caused by all types of accidents
Estimate vehicle repair costs and negotiate equitable settlements
Partner with other adjusters and supervisors to work with body shops, rental partners, and parts providers
Travel within their assigned territory to body shops, salvage and tow yards, and at times customers homes to write estimates, inspect damage, and interact with the public face-to-face
Work independently and with their team to ensure that appointments and customer follow up are handled in a timely manner

Benefits

Sign on bonus: $1,500 for candidates who hold an adjuster’s license that is active and in good standing.
Industry-leading paid trainee program
Comprehensive healthcare and well-being support available on Day 1.
401(k) plan with a 6% pre-tax contribution.
100% match of your contributions, up to 6% of your eligible earnings, with employer contributions added to your account each paycheck and vesting immediately.
Personalized development programs
Access to industry leading training
Certification assistance
Career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels
Employee engagement and recognition programs
Comprehensive Total Rewards program
Market-competitive compensation
Performance and recognition-based incentives
Tuition assistance
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare
Fertility and adoption assistance
Workplace flexibility
GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
GEICO fleet vehicle