Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now•Bowie, MD

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. Positions are available in major U.S. markets. The role involves scheduled inspections within a 100-mile radius and travel to areas affected by catastrophes such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Catastrophe assignments may last two to six weeks at a time, multiple times a year. Contractors provide their availability and are expected to meet professional and safety standards, submit high-quality reports on time, and use a laptop, smartphone, and proprietary inspection software. The position is fully remote and mostly outdoors, with occasional indoor inspections; 100% travel is expected.

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 earn HAAG Certification within the first year if not already certified.
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 catastrophe assignments lasting two to six weeks.
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 and Certificate of General Liability Insurance.
LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization.
Professional appearance.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods, drive up to five hours a day, kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, and work overhead.
Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
Must have 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-plus 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 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 accurate, high-quality home and commercial property inspections.
Enter required photos, measurements, and documentation using proprietary software on a smartphone and laptop within reporting guidelines.
Travel daily within a 100-mile radius for scheduled inspections, typically involving two to five hours of driving per day.
Travel to catastrophe-affected areas when needed for 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.