Field Inspector 1099 Contractor
About The Position
Seek Now is searching for reliable, skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to provide accurate, impartial, and complete home and commercial property inspections. Our 1099 Field Inspectors are experienced claim handlers with the capability and desire to access and inspect steep, high roofs and assist Outside and Inside Insurance Adjusters with amazing customer service. Ideal candidates include 1099 independent contractors with: Insurance Adjuster experience Roofing sales or building experience Strong team-first customer service attitude Humility Ability to access every roof A reliable truck, van, or SUV An operational laptop and smartphone Ability to travel frequently, especially during catastrophic events such as hurricanes and tornadoes Desire to increase income HAAG Certification Field Inspector 1099 independent contractor positions are available in all major US markets.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in construction, service, or sales preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required
- HAAG Certification a plus
- Experience with property and liability insurance coverage and standards a plus
- HAAG Certification within first year, if not already obtained
- Clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV
- 32-foot ladder
- Operational laptop and smartphone
- Professional appearance
- Roofing boots
- Valid driver’s license
- State Issued Workers Compensation
- Certificate of General Liability Insurance
- LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization
- Ability to climb and walk on any type of roof
- Skilled in both verbal and written communication
- Ability to use a laptop and a smartphone, which includes navigating between applications, entering data, and using Microsoft Office products
- Ability to earn HAAG Certification within first year
- Ability to submit complete, quality reports on time
- Skilled in customer service
- Skilled in organization and prioritization
- Ability to be a self-starter and a quick learner
- Ability to take assignments on short notice
- Ability to travel daily within a 100-mile radius to perform scheduled inspections, which includes an average of two (2) to five (5) hours of driving a day
- Ability to travel more than a 100-miles radius to perform inspections in areas hit by weather catastrophes when needed, which includes assignments averaging two (2) to six (6) weeks at a time
Nice To Haves
- Insurance Adjuster experience
- Roofing sales or building experience
- Strong team-first customer service attitude
- Humility
- Ability to access every roof
- Desire to increase income
- HAAG Certification
- Previous experience as a roofer ideal
Responsibilities
- Climb two-story+ and steep roofs
- Carry, set up, and safely climb a 32-foot extension ladder multiple times a day, several days a week
- Lift, carry, and set up ladders and other equipment up to 100 pounds multiple times a day, several days a week
- Sketch and measure roof and/or room components
- Calculate the area of different sized and shaped roofs, rooms, and other inspection areas
- Perform accurate, impartial, and complete roof inspections, which includes but is not limited to identification of roof age, leaks, deterioration, hail damage, wind damage, and previous repairs
- Perform accurate and high-quality home and commercial property inspections
- Enter required photos, measurements, and documentation via proprietary software application via smart phone and laptop within required reporting guidelines
- Travel daily within a 100-mile radius to perform scheduled inspections, which includes an average of two (2) to five (5) hours of driving a day
- Travel more than a 100-miles radius to perform inspections in areas hit by weather catastrophes when needed, which includes assignments averaging two (2) to six (6) weeks at a time
- Maintain professional and safety standards required by insurance carriers
- Partner with internal Seek Now team to complete daily tasks
- Escalate customer and/or client issues when appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Great earning potential – six figures plus, as we are Inc Top 200 fastest growing companies in America!
- Paid weekly
- Team-first environment
- State-of-the-art, technology-based tool for inspections
- Strong support team for our 1099 independent contractor field inspectors
- Hotel fees paid/reimbursed on CAT jobs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
