Auto Damage Trainee

GEICO • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. GEICO is looking for motivated individuals with a passion for customer service and an interest in our Auto Damage Trainee program. Help our customers when they need us most after an accident and help them get back on the road. Please note that this is a field role. Any candidate(s) selected for the role would be assigned a GEICO fleet vehicle and would be responsible for covering the Charleston, SC area. Our team is looking for candidates who are service driven, thrive in environments that require multitasking, and enjoy being on the go! GEICO’s industry-leading paid trainee program includes 3 weeks of required hands-on experience at our Ashburn, VA training facility in addition to 2 weeks in a field training center (NY, TX, CA) with mentors to help you learn and grow. Let GEICO teach you how to write estimates and adjust claims so you can directly assist our customers after accidents or major disasters. Your unique skillset, along with the latest auto-adjusting tools and tech will help you: 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 Auto Damage Adjusters will 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. Adjusters work independently and with their team to ensure that appointments and customer follow up are handled in a timely manner.

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.
• 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.
• Comprehensive healthcare and well-being support available on Day 1.
• 401(k) Match: From day one, you’ll be automatically enrolled in our 401(k) plan with a 6% pre-tax contribution. We match 100% of your contributions, up to 6% of your eligible earnings, with employer contributions added to your account each paycheck and vesting immediately.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees