Field Auto Damage Trainee - Estimator & Repairs

Government Employees Insurance Company; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Licensing & training

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Field Auto Damage Trainee to inspect and assess vehicle damage, estimate repair costs, negotiate settlements, and partner with body shops and rental companies in the Columbus, OH area. The trainee program includes hands-on experience at our Ashburn, VA facility and field training centers in NY, TX, or CA.

Starting salary is $27.98 per hour ($56,375 annually) with benefits from day one, including health/dental/vision, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) match, and tuition

Qualifications

• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• High-volume call center experience preferred.
• Active Adjusters license preferred (training and exam fees provided).
• High School Diploma or GED required; College degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required per underwriting guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Consult with involved parties, review contracts, inspect vehicles, write estimates, and manage rental cars.
• Resolve customer concerns; ensure a positive experience.
• Drive customer satisfaction through meaningful interactions.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Empathy

Adaptable

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

GEICO is seeking a Field Auto Damage Trainee to inspect and assess vehicle damage, estimate repair costs, negotiate settlements, and partner with body shops and rental companies in the Columbus, OH area. The trainee program includes hands-on experience at our Ashburn, VA facility and field training centers in NY, TX, or CA.

Starting salary is $27.98 per hour ($56,375 annually) with benefits from day one, including health/dental/vision, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) match, and tuition