Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now•Reston, VA

1d•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. Field Inspectors are experienced claim handlers who can access and inspect steep, high roofs and support Outside and Inside Insurance Adjusters while providing excellent customer service. Contractors are available for assignments in major U.S. markets and should be prepared for frequent travel, including travel to areas affected by weather catastrophes. The role involves inspecting roofs and properties, documenting findings using a proprietary smartphone application and laptop, and submitting complete, high-quality reports within required guidelines. Contractors travel daily within a 100-mile radius and may take out-of-state catastrophe assignments averaging two to six weeks. This is a fully remote, mostly outdoor position with occasional indoor inspections. The contractor provides their availability and is expected to meet insurance-carrier professional and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to climb and walk on any type of roof.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use a laptop and smartphone, navigate applications, and enter data.
Ability to submit complete, high-quality reports on time.
Customer service, organization, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and accept assignments on short notice.
Ability to travel daily within a 100-mile radius and travel for out-of-state catastrophe assignments lasting two to six weeks.
Ability to earn HAAG Certification within the first year if not already certified.
Clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV; 32-foot ladder; operational laptop and smartphone; and roofing boots.
Valid driver’s license.
State-issued Workers Compensation Certificate, Certificate of General Liability Insurance, and LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods, drive up to five hours per day, kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, and work overhead.
Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold weather and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
Continual use of manual dexterity in both hands.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in construction, service, or sales.
Previous experience as a roofer.
HAAG Certification.
Experience with property and liability insurance coverage and standards.
Insurance adjuster experience.
Roofing sales or building experience.

Responsibilities

Climb two-story or taller buildings and steep roofs.
Carry, set up, and safely climb a 32-foot extension ladder multiple times a day.
Lift, carry, and set up ladders and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Sketch and measure roof and room components, and calculate the areas of roofs, rooms, and other inspection areas.
Conduct accurate, impartial, and complete roof inspections, including identifying roof age, leaks, deterioration, hail and wind damage, and previous repairs.
Perform high-quality home and commercial property inspections.
Submit required photos, measurements, and documentation through proprietary software using a smartphone and laptop, within reporting guidelines.
Travel daily within a 100-mile radius to scheduled inspections, with an average of two to five hours of driving per day.
Travel beyond a 100-mile radius for catastrophe-related inspections when needed, including assignments averaging two to six weeks.
Maintain 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.