Automotive Technician Claims Adjuster - Mechanical Warranty

Vehicle Service Contract Claims Adjuster

We are looking for current and former Service Advisors, Technician, or Parts Counter Specialist professionals with extensive automotive expertise who want to take their careers to another level in a professional office environment. If you have always wanted to put your automotive knowledge to a more formal use, then this is the role for you! This is a key role in our growing organization and can lead to advancement into Senior and Lead level positions.

The VSC Adjuster is responsible for administering vehicle service contract claims (Mechanical Claims) from intake through resolution, ensuring timely, accurate, and customer-focused handling. This role reviews contract coverage, validates supporting documentation, evaluates repair estimates, and determines claim eligibility in accordance with policy guidelines and service standards. The position serves as a primary point of contact for repair facilities, dealership partners, customers, and internal partners, providing clear communication, issue resolution, and guidance throughout the claims process.

Essential functions include overseeing and managing vehicle service contract claims, conducting and coordinating inspections for claims exceeding defined thresholds or when required to validate reported failures, reviewing contract terms and determining coverage eligibility based on policy guidelines, validating supporting documentation and assessing repair estimates for accuracy and completeness, communicating with repair facilities, customers, and internal partners to provide updates, guidance, and issue resolution, maintaining accurate claim records and documentation throughout the claims lifecycle, meeting productivity and quality benchmarks while applying sound judgment to support fair and consistent claim decisions, identifying and escalating complex issues or exceptions as needed, and active listening with concurrent accurate data entry.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum 2 years of experience within the automotive service industry required (technician/mechanic, service advisors, parts advisor, parts counter/specialist), strong automotive technical and mechanical knowledge, previous experience in claims handling, automotive service, warranty administration, or a related field, proficiency in Windows, MS-Office products, and basic computer skills, effective communication, documentation, and customer service skills, ability to evaluate information, apply policy guidelines, and make sound decisions, authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada, and the ability to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred qualifications include ASE certifications (past or current), OEM certifications (past or current), automotive trade/technical degree/graduate, experience in claims adjudication, and bilingual: Spanish or French.

This position operates in an operations center environment with frequent inbound phone communication. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, accuracy, and responsiveness in all interactions. The team is structured with dedicated supervisors available for guidance and escalation support and utilizes claims management systems and internal tools to help organize workload and ensure efficient processing.

Company benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, employee referral program, employee assistance program, wellness programs, paid community service opportunities, tuition reimbursement, ongoing training & personal development, and more!

Safe-Guard Product International serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents in the automotive finance and insurance industry with the leading protection products platform. Our platform delivers innovative protection products and solutions that protect consumers from the perils of ownership, while providing finance & insurance professionals the tools to ignite scalable and sustainable business growth. Safe-Guard's success is driven by over 850 employees, who serve more than 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada.

For 30 years and counting, our team continues to transform the motor vehicle space, earning a stellar reputation from our partners and peers by providing the highest quality protection products in the industry, a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service.

Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.