Independent Vacancy Review Operator

Far Inspections; Rockville (IN); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 50,145,000; Full time

Job summary

Far Inspections is seeking field inspectors to perform residential occupancy verifications in Parke County, Indiana. You work as an independent contractor, managing your own routes and schedule, with brief on-site visits designed for speed.

Pay is per inspection, with typical earnings equivalent to $25–$35 per hour. The role requires a fuel-efficient vehicle, a smartphone, and the ability to pass a background check; fuel and transport are the contractor's responsibility.

Qualifications

• Independent contractor responsible for own equipment and tools.
• Must be able to pass a standard background check.
• Own reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle and smartphone required.

Responsibilities

• Determine property occupancy status based on indicators.
• Capture 9+ photos and submit brief reports using mobile apps.
• Maintain territory coverage and meet deadlines.

Skills

Autonomy

Time management

Reliability

Driving

Tools

Mobile reporting apps

GPS/navigation

Job description

Ad Ref: FAR-00863

Earning Potential: While pay is per-inspection, efficient contractors typically earn the equivalent of $25–$35 per hour.

The Opportunity

Earn a predictable supplemental or full-time income on a flexible schedule that you control. As a Field Inspector covering Parke County, you will perform residential occupancy verifications. These are brief, exterior visits to confirm property status and report on general conditions.

• Autonomy: You manage your own routing, schedule, and territory.
• Efficiency: Standard inspections are designed for speed, typically requiring only 5–6 minutes on-site.
• Consistency: Enjoy stable, month-to-month volume in your assigned county.

Workflow & Responsibilities

• Determine property occupancy status based on industry-standard indicators.
• Capture 9+ photos and submit brief reports using industry-standard mobile applications.
• Maintain a high level of reliability regarding territory coverage and deadlines.

Note: This role requires spending extended periods of time driving and making numerous stops throughout the day in your assigned territory. This territory covers a spacious rural county with longer drives between stops. A fuel-efficient vehicle and comfort with country roads are especially valuable.

Requirements

As an independent contractor, you are responsible for providing your own equipment, including:

• Reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle.
• Smartphone (Android or iPhone) capable of running mobile reporting apps.
• Computer with an internet connection and a printer.
• Strong time-management skills to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Ability to pass a standard background check.

Earnings & Volume

• Flat-Rate Pay: This is a 1099 position where you are paid a set fee for every inspection completed.
• Earning Potential: While pay is per-inspection, efficient contractors typically earn the equivalent of $25–$35 per hour.
• Volume: Rates and inspection volume vary by county. Lower volume counties typically feature higher per-inspection rates, while higher volume counties offer more consistent daily work.
• This Territory: Parke County averages approximately 5 inspections per month.