Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now•Chesapeake, 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 assist Outside and Inside Insurance Adjusters while delivering excellent customer service. Positions are available in major U.S. markets. The role involves daily travel to scheduled inspections, generally within a 100-mile radius, and travel to catastrophe-affected areas when needed. Catastrophe assignments may last two to six weeks at a time, multiple times a year. Inspectors provide their own availability and must supply a reliable vehicle, 32-foot ladder, operational laptop and smartphone, and other required credentials and equipment. The position is fully remote, with work primarily outdoors and occasional indoor inspections.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Ability to climb and walk on any type of roof.
Ability to access every roof, including steep and high roofs.
Skilled verbal and written communication.
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, high-quality reports on time.
Customer service, organization, and prioritization skills.
Ability to be a self-starter and quick learner and to accept assignments on short notice.
Ability to travel daily within a 100-mile radius and to travel out of state 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, Certificate of General Liability Insurance, and 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, work overhead, and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather and continually use 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 and higher roofs, including 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 photographs, measurements, and documentation into the proprietary software application using a smartphone and laptop, following reporting guidelines.
Travel daily within a 100-mile radius for scheduled inspections, typically driving two to five hours 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.