Auto Damage Trainee (Field)

GEICO; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Match

Job summary

GEICO is seeking candidates for an Auto Damage Trainee role in the Fairfax/Leesburg area. The program provides hands-on training at our Ashburn facility and field training centers, with opportunities to learn to write estimates and adjust claims.

Join a nationwide team focused on customer service, claims handling after accidents, and providing timely, fair settlements. Field travel is required, with a competitive starting wage and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active Insurance Adjusters license preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with KPIs and measurable goals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess vehicle damage after accidents.
• Estimate vehicle repair costs and negotiate settlements.
• Partner with adjusters, body shops, rental partners, and parts providers.
• Travel within the assigned territory to write estimates and meet customers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Prioritization

KPIs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Why Join GEICO?

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 on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. 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 Fairfax/Leesburg, VA area.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

Required

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.

Incentives And Additional Perks

• The starting salary for a Trainee Adjuster is $32.05 per hour / $64,575 annually


• Health & Wellness: 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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, bachelor's degree (preferred)


• Active Insurance Adjusters license (preferred)

Annual Salary

$32.05 - $50.36

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well‑being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.