Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now•West Palm, FL

6d•Remote

About The Position

Seek Now is seeking reliable, skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to conduct accurate, impartial, and complete home and commercial property inspections. Inspectors are expected to access and inspect steep, high roofs and support Outside and Inside Insurance Adjusters while delivering strong customer service. The role is available in major U.S. markets and involves daily travel within a 100-mile radius, as well as travel to catastrophe-affected areas for assignments that may last two to six weeks. Travel is expected to account for 100% of the work. Contractors provide their availability and work independently while partnering with Seek Now’s internal team. The work is mostly outdoors, with occasional indoor inspections, and is fully remote in the sense that there is no fixed office worksite. The position requires climbing roofs and ladders, documenting inspections using a proprietary application on a smartphone and laptop, and submitting complete, high-quality reports within required guidelines. Contractors must maintain professional and safety standards required by insurance carriers, communicate effectively with homeowners, adjusters, and clients, and escalate issues when appropriate. A clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV, a 32-foot ladder, an operational laptop and smartphone, professional appearance, roofing boots, valid driver’s license, state-issued workers’ compensation certificate, general liability insurance certificate, and LLC organization documents are required. HAAG Certification must be earned within the first year if not already held. The role is suited to contractors who are comfortable with heights, frequent travel, variable assignments, and physically demanding outdoor work. Current roofing contractors who want to continue working for or owning a roof replacement or repair business are not suitable due to a conflict of interest. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
At least two years of experience in construction, service, or sales is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
Ability to climb and walk on any type of roof.
Ability to access every roof and work at heights.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use a laptop and smartphone, navigate applications, enter data, and use Microsoft Office products.
Ability to earn HAAG Certification within the first year if not already certified.
Ability to submit complete, quality reports on time.
Customer service skills.
Organization and prioritization skills.
Ability to be a self-starter and quick learner.
Ability to accept assignments on short notice.
Ability to travel daily within a 100-mile radius and drive an average of two to five hours per day.
Ability to travel farther for catastrophe inspections, including assignments averaging two to six weeks at a time.
Clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV.
32-foot ladder.
Operational laptop and smartphone.
Professional appearance and roofing boots.
Valid driver’s license.
State-issued workers’ compensation certificate.
Certificate of general liability insurance.
LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, drive up to five hours a day, kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, work overhead, and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
Continual use of manual dexterity in both hands.
Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions.
Ability to routinely use standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Ability to travel within a 100-mile radius daily and be available for out-of-state assignments lasting two to six weeks multiple times a year.
Current roofing contractors intending to continue working for or owning a roof replacement or repair company are not suitable because of a conflict of interest.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a roofer is ideal.
HAAG Certification is a plus, though certification must be obtained within the first year if not already held.
Experience with property and liability insurance coverage and standards is a plus.
Insurance adjuster experience.
Roofing sales or building experience.
Strong team-first customer service attitude and humility.

Responsibilities

Climb two-story-plus and steep roofs.
Carry, set up, and safely climb a 32-foot extension ladder multiple times per day and several days per week.
Lift, carry, and set up ladders and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Sketch and measure roof and/or room components.
Calculate areas of roofs, rooms, and other inspection areas of different sizes and shapes.
Conduct accurate, impartial, and complete roof inspections, including identifying roof age, leaks, deterioration, hail and wind damage, and previous repairs.
Perform accurate, high-quality home and commercial property inspections.
Enter required photos, measurements, and documentation into the proprietary software application using a smartphone and laptop, following reporting guidelines.
Travel daily within a 100-mile radius to scheduled inspections, typically involving two to five hours of driving per day.
Travel beyond a 100-mile radius to catastrophe-affected areas when needed, including assignments averaging two to six weeks.
Maintain the professional and safety standards required by insurance carriers.
Partner with the internal Seek Now team to complete daily tasks.
Escalate customer or client issues when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Deliver excellent customer service to homeowners, adjusters, and clients.
Submit complete, accurate, high-quality inspection reports on time.