Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now • Manassas, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Seek Now is seeking reliable, skilled, and experienced 1099 independent contractors to conduct accurate, impartial, and complete inspections of residential and commercial properties. Field Inspectors are experienced claim handlers who can safely access and inspect steep, high roofs and assist inside and outside insurance adjusters while providing excellent customer service. The role is available in major U.S. markets and requires frequent travel, including travel to areas affected by weather catastrophes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to climb and walk on any type of roof.
• Ability to use a laptop and smartphone, navigate applications, and enter data.
• Ability to submit complete, high-quality reports on time.
• Strong verbal and written communication, 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 averaging two to six weeks.
• Ability to obtain HAAG Certification within the first year if not already certified.
• Clean, reliable truck, van, or SUV; 32-foot ladder; operational laptop and smartphone; roofing boots; and a 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 a day; kneel, squat, bend, climb, crawl, stoop, reach, and work overhead; work outdoors in hot and cold conditions; and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Continual manual dexterity in both hands.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and photocopiers.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work outside a consistent 9-to-5 office routine.

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 residential and commercial property inspections.
• Submit required photos, measurements, and documentation through proprietary software on a smartphone and laptop within required reporting guidelines.
• Travel daily within a 100-mile radius for scheduled inspections, typically involving two to five hours of driving.
• Travel beyond a 100-mile radius to catastrophe-affected areas when needed, on 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.

Benefits

• Great earning potential.
• Paid weekly.
• Team-first environment.
• State-of-the-art, technology-based inspection tool.
• Strong support team for 1099 independent contractor field inspectors.
• Hotel fees paid on catastrophe jobs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED