Auto Damage Trainee
About The Position
GEICO offers a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, focusing on quality coverage and customer service. The company emphasizes innovation and a supportive culture, outlined by 'The GEICO Pledge' (Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, Great Careers). This Auto Damage Trainee program seeks motivated individuals passionate about customer service to assist customers after accidents. It is a field role, requiring candidates to cover the San Fernando Valley, CA area using a GEICO fleet vehicle. The role involves multitasking and being mobile. GEICO provides an industry-leading paid trainee program, including 3 weeks of hands-on experience at their Ashburn, VA facility and 2 weeks in a field training center (NY, TX, CA) with mentors, to teach trainees how to write estimates and adjust claims.
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 (preferred)
- Active Insurance Adjusters license (preferred)
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
- Starting pay rate varies based upon position and location
- Comprehensive healthcare and well-being support available on Day 1
- 401(k) plan with a 6% pre-tax contribution and 100% match up to 6% of eligible earnings, with employer contributions vesting immediately
- Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being
- Financial benefits including 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
- Personalized development programs
- Industry leading training
- Certification assistance
- Career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels
- Employee engagement and recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
