Auto Damage Trainee Job Listing at GEICO in OR

Insurance, Finance

Job Duties Responsibilities Are you ready to start your CAREER with one of the leading insurance companies, but you don't want to be stuck behind a desk all day?

As an Auto Damage Adjuster, you will be out in the field helping our customers that have been involved in an accident. Accidents, even relatively minor ones can be traumatic, and our adjusters are there to determine how much the repairs will cost and quickly get our customers back on the road. As an Auto Damage Adjuster, your responsibilities may take you to a customer's home, an auto body repair shop, salvage yards and other locations in all sorts of weather conditions to inspect vehicles and prepare estimates.

Through our comprehensive, classroom and field training program, you'll learn the ins and outs of automobile damage to prepare you to help our customers after an accident. Once you successfully complete training, you'll be mentored by a Sr. Auto Damage adjuster until you're ready to go out on the road by yourself. At that time, we'll equip you with the latest technology in computer estimating software and the tools you'll need to do your job. Our adjusters work independently and make decisions that affect the customers as well as the company's bottom line.

As an Auto Damage Adjuster, you will:
* Interact with customers on a daily basis
* Inspect and determine claim related damage
* Examine damage to vehicle and prepare repair cost estimate that is precise and fair
* Negotiate equitable settlements with repair facilities
* Explain repair estimate information to the customer
* Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair-cost estimates and recommendations
* Issue payment for repairs
* Provide the highest level of customer service
* Be the first line of defense in fraud detection

100% paid training, starting salary for entry level is $38,570/year!
*All candidates must be available to travel during the first three and a half months of employment for company-paid training. Training is conducted in Tucson, AZ and McLean, VA
*Approximate start date in December About GEICO Driving your career. Insuring your future.

For more than 75 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer associates training and career advancement in a financially stable and rewarding workplace.

Our associates' quality of life is important to us. Full-time GEICO associates are offered a comprehensive Total Rewards Program*, including:

* 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
* Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
* Tuition reimbursement
* Associate assistance program
* Flexible spending accounts
* Business casual dress
* Fitness and dining facilities (at most locations)
* Associate clubs and sports teams
* Volunteer opportunities
* GEICO Federal Credit Union

* Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. Background and credit checks, hair or urine drug testing, and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process. , Job Duties Responsibilities Are you ready to start your CAREER with one of the leading insurance companies, but you don't want to be stuck behind a desk all day?

As an Auto Damage Adjuster, you will be out in the field helping our customers that have been involved in an accident. Accidents, even relatively minor ones can be traumatic, and our adjusters are there to determine how much the repairs will cost and quickly get our customers back on the road. As an Auto Damage Adjuster, your responsibilities may take you to a customer's home, an auto body repair shop, salvage yards and other locations in all sorts of weather conditions to inspect vehicles and prepare estimates.

Through our comprehensive, classroom and field training program, you'll learn the ins and outs of automobile damage to prepare you to help our customers after an accident. Once you successfully complete training, you'll be mentored by a Sr. Auto Damage adjuster until you're ready to go out on the road by yourself. At that time, we'll equip you with the latest technology in computer estimating software and the tools you'll need to do your job. Our adjusters work independently and make decisions that affect the customers as well as the company's bottom line.

As an Auto Damage Adjuster, you will:
* Interact with customers on a daily basis
* Inspect and determine claim related damage
* Examine damage to vehicle and prepare repair cost estimate that is precise and fair
* Negotiate equitable settlements with repair facilities
* Explain repair estimate information to the customer
* Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair-cost estimates and recommendations
* Issue payment for repairs
* Provide the highest level of customer service
* Be the first line of defense in fraud detection

100% paid training, starting salary for entry level is $38,570/year!
*All candidates must be available to travel during the first three and a half months of employment for company-paid training. Training is conducted in Tucson, AZ and McLean, VA
*Approximate start date in December About GEICO Driving your career. Insuring your future.

For more than 75 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer associates training and career advancement in a financially stable and rewarding workplace.

Our associates' quality of life is important to us. Full-time GEICO associates are offered a comprehensive Total Rewards Program*, including:

* 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
* Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
* Tuition reimbursement
* Associate assistance program
* Flexible spending accounts
* Business casual dress
* Fitness and dining facilities (at most locations)
* Associate clubs and sports teams
* Volunteer opportunities
* GEICO Federal Credit Union

* Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. Background and credit checks, hair or urine drug testing, and health assessments are required as part of our pre-employment process.