Field Inspector 1099 Contractor

Seek Now; Mason City (IA); Remote; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great earning potential – six figures

Paid weekly

Team-first environment

State-of-the-art inspection tools

Strong support team

Job summary

A property data solutions provider is looking for capable 1099 independent sub-contractors to conduct home and commercial property inspections. This role involves inspecting properties, documenting findings through a proprietary app, and traveling extensively, particularly during weather catastrophes. Ideal candidates should have a valid driver's license, a clean vehicle, and experience in property inspections is preferred. The position offers flexible hours and a potential for high earnings in a supportive, team-first environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to perform inspections during catastrophic events.
• Possess a clean and reliable vehicle capable of transporting a 32-foot ladder.
• Ability to submit comprehensive reports on time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate home and commercial property inspections.
• Prepare and submit detailed inspection reports using proprietary software.
• Travel to various job sites, potentially for extended periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Customer service

Education

Valid driver’s license

Certificate of General Liability Insurance

LLC Articles or Certificate of Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D Cameras

Drones

Moisture meters

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.

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.