Auto Damage Trainee

GEICO GEICO · Insurance · Brooklyn, NY

This role is for an Auto Damage Trainee at GEICO, focusing on customer service and claims adjustment after accidents. It involves inspecting vehicle damage, estimating repair costs, negotiating settlements, and working with repair shops and partners. The role requires critical thinking, computer proficiency, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. It includes paid training and a field-based assignment within a specific territory.

What you'd actually do

  1. Inspect and assess vehicle damage caused by all types of accidents
  2. Estimate vehicle repair costs and negotiate equitable settlements
  3. Partner with other adjusters and supervisors to work with body shops, rental partners, and parts providers

Skills

Required

  • Critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Prioritization
  • Multitasking
  • KPI experience
  • Goal-oriented

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active Insurance Adjusters license

What the JD emphasized

  • field role
  • hands-on experience
  • write estimates
  • adjust claims
  • Critical thinking
  • decision making in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong computer proficiency
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • multi-task
  • navigating through multiple business applications
  • Experience with KPIs
  • measurable goals