Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great earnings potential

Weekly pay

Team-first environment

Tech-based inspection tools

Contractor support

CAT lodging reimbursement

Job summary

Seek Now is seeking capable 1099 independent field inspectors to provide accurate, impartial home and commercial property inspections across the Property Insurance, Facility Management, and Real Estate sectors. You will be on the front line, gathering data for clients, and representing Seek Now’s core values in a team-driven environment.

As a 1099 contractor, you’ll inspect diverse properties, travel as needed, and receive lodging on CAT assignments.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean, reliable vehicle capable of transporting a 32 ft ladder
• Operational laptop and smartphone
• Ability to travel, including during catastrophic events
• Must earn HAAG Certification within 90 days
• State Issued Workers' Compensation
• Certificate of General Liability Insurance
• LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization
• 1099 independent contractor status

Responsibilities

• Inspect steep and high roofs when required
• Sketch and measure roof components
• Document inspections using our smartphone app
• Travel to inspection sites with lodging provided for CAT assignments
• Cover a 100-mile radius around home market
• Complete accurate, impartial reports on time
• Utilize 3D cameras, drones, and moisture meters as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Professional appearance

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Our Company:

Established in 2012, Seek Now captures robust property data to meet the needs of customers across the insurance and real estate industries. With more than 2 million property inspections completed to date while currently servicing 3,000 properties per day, Seek Now is the leading data capture and inspection services firm serving 240+ customers.

Our mission is to help our customers make faster decisions and improve economic outcomes, all while providing a stellar customer experience. We accomplish this through continuously reimagining how information is captured, transformed, and transmitted across all the industries we serve.

Our vision is to be the leading provider of on-demand, ground truth property data solutions. We do this while creating individual growth opportunities for our employees, expanding network of Seekers, and value add partners.

Summary:

Seek Now is searching for capable 1099 independent sub-contractors to provide accurate, impartial, and complete home and commercial property inspections.

Our 1099 Field Inspectors are the frontline experts who assist and collect data for our clients in the Property Insurance, Facility Management, and Real Estate sectors.

Essential Expectations:

• Ability and willingness to access and inspect steep and/or high roofs
• Lift, carry, and set up ladders and other equipment up to 100 pounds
• Sketch and measure roof and/or room components
• Scope the area of different sized and shaped roofs, rooms, and other inspection areas
• Perform accurate, impartial, and complete inspections, which includes but is not limited to identification of age and condition
• Travel to perform inspections in areas hit by weather catastrophes when needed, which includes assignments averaging two (2) to six (6) weeks at a time
  • Lodging is provided by Seek Now which can include having a fellow Seek Now Sub-Contractor as a roommate
• Ability to take assignments on short notice and complete all aspects of job assignments as defined
• Represent our Core Values: Self-Starter, Visionary & Strategic, Lead with Humility
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills with a focus on professionalism and customer service
• Document inspections using our proprietary software application on your smartphone device
• Be comfortable covering a 100-mile radius around your home market
• Flexible in job assignment scheduling
• Ability to utilize other equipment as needed including 3D Cameras, Drones, Moisture meters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Roofing sales or construction experience
• Property Insurance experience
• Haag Certification
• Ability to use a 40’-foot ladder

Minimum Requirements:

• A clean and reliable truck, van, or SUV that is capable of transporting a 32’ ft ladder safely
• An operational laptop and smartphone
• Ability to travel, especially during catastrophic events such as hurricanes and tornadoes
• Ability to earn HAAG Certification within 90 days
• Ability to use a laptop and a smartphone, which includes navigating between applications, entering data, and using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to submit complete, quality reports on time
• 32-foot ladder
• Professional appearance
• Valid driver’s license
• State Issued Workers Compensation
• Certificate of General Liability Insurance
• LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization
• 1099 independent contractor
• Seek Now operates 7-days a week, providing you the opportunity to be flexible with your availability
• Great earning potential – six figures
• Paid weekly.
• Team-first environment
• State-of-the-art, technology-based tool for inspections
• Strong support team for our 1099 independent contractor field inspectors
• Hotel fees paid/reimbursed on CAT jobs
  

Other Requirements:

• Professional appearance
• Valid driver’s license
• State Issued Worker's Compensation
• Certificate of General Liability Insurance
• LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization

Position Type and Hours:

• 1099 independent contractor
• Seek Now operates 7-days a week, providing you the opportunity to be flexible with your availability
  

Benefits and Perks:

• Great earning potential – six figures
• Paid weekly
• Team-first environment
  
• State-of-the-art, technology-based tool for inspections
• Strong support team for our 1099 independent contractor field inspectors
• Hotel fees paid/reimbursed on CAT jobs

Disclaimer:

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, expectations, or functions that are required of the contractor.