Auto damage appraiser Jobs in San Jose, CA

Auto Damage Trainee Program

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.

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 San Jose, CA area.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

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:

• Starting pay rate varies based upon position and location. Ask your Recruiter for details!
• 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.