Property Adjuster (Schuylkill or Columbia County, PA)

Position Summary

Participates in formal ERIE claims training program. Learns and assists in claims handling operations and processes.

• The selected candidate will ideally live in Schuylkill or Columbia County, PA or the close surrounding areas. 
• A company car and equipment to work from home will be provided
• Ability to drive/travel regularly within the assigned territory 
• The hiring manager will consider candidates for Property Adjuster Trainee (F08), Property Adjuster I (F09) or Property Adjuster II (F10).  
  • Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications. 

How the Property Adjuster Trainee program works:   

Tentative Program Start Date: 1/4/2027 

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.    
  

 Class Dates at the Technical Learning Center in Erie, Pa: 

1/4/27- 1/15 

2/8- 2/19 

3/22- 3/26 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

The first duty listed is the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

Qualifications

Property Adjuster Trainee 

High school diploma or equivalent required.  

Bachelor's degree preferred.  

Property Adjuster I 

High School Diploma or GED and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required; or  

High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of ERIE sponsored formal education; or  

Bachelor’s Degree required.  

Property Adjuster II 

High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required; or  

Bachelor’s Degree and two years of claims handling experience, or equivalent required. 

Additional Experience 

• 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 

• Willingness to pursue and complete Technical Learning Center Training required.
• Successful completion of AIC 33 and AIC 35 preferred.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain any required licenses.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Physical Requirements