Property Adjuster (Trainee) - Schuylkill and Columbia County, PA

Property Adjuster (Trainee) - Schuylkill and Columbia County, PA

Erie Insurance is seeking candidates that represent a range of backgrounds and perspectives who share our passion for providing exceptional service. We are looking for individuals that work well under pressure, can work independently, and individuals that are looking for a comprehensive training program and learning environment.

This position offers challenging work, excellent pay, an exceptional work environment, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The successful candidate will ideally reside in Schuylkill or Columbia County PA or the close surrounding areas.

The 15-week training program will require multiple weeks of training in Erie, PA, which will prepare you for immediate success as a Property Adjuster. The Smart Start class of Property Adjuster Trainees will consist of both classroom and hands-on training activities in the ERIE Technical Learning Center (in Erie, PA), where individuals will learn ERIE's property estimating platform. Trainees will be provided with field experiences and opportunities to learn about workflows within their branch office and apply what they have learned to claims that they handle alongside their mentors and supervisors.

This program gives interested individuals comprehensive training to successfully prepare them for the Property Adjuster role. Additional program details, expectations, and timing will be discussed during the interview process.

Erie Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package, including premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work. Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs. Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service. 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension. Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave. Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations. Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Participates in formal ERIE claims training program. Learns and assists in claims handling operations and processes. Successfully completes assigned projects independently, using information and skills acquired in the training program, according to course objectives and timeline. Learns and becomes familiar with branch office procedures. Accompanies Material Damage Adjusters or Property Adjusters during the investigation of claims and in handling other related claims functions as required. Develops and demonstrates a working knowledge of the computer based estimating system applicable to the role. Handles claim functions such as establishing reserves, taking statements, documenting activities, conducting investigations and adjudicating losses to their final disposition. Interacts with Agents and district sales managers in assigned territory to become familiar with claims and underwriting issues.

Minimum Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Additional Experience Successful candidate must commit to transitioning to the Property Adjuster I role, along with agreeing to role requirements, upon successful completion of the training program; where'successful' means receiving a rating of 'Succeeding' on the course-end performance appraisal. Additional skills, abilities and qualifications for the Property Adjuster I: Physical ability and willingness to climb onto roofs and to lift and climb ladders. Willingness to work in inclement weather. Willingness to work in undesirable indoor environments (e.g., houses exposed to flooding, fires). Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to work independently without direct supervision. Incumbent must live in territory assigned unless a change is approved by the company. Position requires incumbent to serve on Catastrophe duty, which may include travel on short notice to other locations for periods in excess of two consecutive weeks. Designations and/or Licenses Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses. Physical Requirements Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for this role. Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%) Climbing/accessing heights; Moderate (30-40%) Driving; Often (20-50%) Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%) Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%) Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)