Remote Trainee Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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.
Please note: This is not a remote role; you will be required to work in the territory listed on the job posting.
Your Impact at GEICO
As a Field Auto Damage Trainee, you'll provide reassurance and solutions that make a difference in our customers' lives when they need us the most after an accident. You will inspect and assess vehicle damage, estimate vehicle repair costs, negotiate equitable settlements, and partner with body shops, rental companies, and parts providers.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Compensation & Incentives:
  
  • Starting pay rate varies based upon position and location. Ask your Recruiter for details!
• Benefits:
  
  • Health and wellness benefits starting Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and more).
  • Accrue Paid Time Off immediately, plus 13 paid holidays annually (8 fixed, 5 floating).
  • 401(k) with up to 6% match, vested immediately.
  • GEICO Strive, upfront tuition assistance program (up to $5,250 annually).
• Professional Growth:
  
  • Licensing and continuing education at no cost, including hundreds of eLearning courses to enhance your skills.
  • GEICO's industry-leading paid trainee program includes 3 weeks of required hands-on experience at our Ashburn, VA training facility. In addition, 2 weeks in a field training center (NY, TX, CA), with mentors to help you learn and grow.
• Field Territory:
  
  • GEICO Fleet vehicle assigned and responsible for the Skokie, IL area.

HowYou'llMake a Difference

• Customer Interaction: Consult with involved parties, review insurance contracts, inspect vehicles, write estimates, and manage rental cars.
• Problem Resolution:Resolve customer concerns, ensuring a positive experience.
• Meaningful Impact: Drive customer satisfaction through meaningful interactions.

WhatWe'reLooking For

• Experience & Qualifications:
  
  • Customer-facing experience preferred.
  • Experience in high-volume call centers with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and measurable goals preferred.
  • Active Adjusters license preferred (training and exam fees provided).
  • High School Diploma or GED required; College degree preferred.
  • Valid driver's license that meets company underwriting guidelines required.
• Core Skills:
  
  • Strong customer service, interpersonal, problem-solving, and empathy skills.
  • Adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and multitask across platforms.
• Availability:
  
  • Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Annual Salary
$30.53 - $47.31
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.