Auto Damage Trainee

GEICO GEICO · Insurance · Greenville, SC

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, and negotiating settlements. The role requires critical thinking, computer proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. It is a field role with assigned company vehicle and requires travel within an assigned territory. The position includes a paid trainee program with hands-on experience and training.

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

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to navigate multiple business applications
  • Experience with KPIs
  • Experience with measurable goals

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