Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Seek Now
Job overview
The Field Inspector 1099 Contractor role at Seek Now involves conducting accurate and impartial property inspections for residential and commercial clients, impacting data quality and customer decisions in insurance and real estate sectors.
Responsibilities and impact
The contractor will perform detailed property inspections including roof and room measurements, use specialized equipment, travel for assignments especially during weather catastrophes, document findings using proprietary software, and maintain professionalism and timeliness in reporting.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers great earning potential up to six figures, weekly payments, hotel fees paid or reimbursed for catastrophe jobs, and access to advanced technology tools and a strong support team.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a clean and reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, ability to use laptops and smartphones, and willingness to travel; preferred qualifications include roofing or insurance experience and Haag Certification.
Career development
Seek Now provides opportunities to earn certifications such as Haag Certification within 90 days and supports flexible scheduling to accommodate contractor availability.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a team-first environment with strong support for independent contractors and values self-starting, vision, strategic thinking, humility, professionalism, and customer service.
Company information
Seek Now, established in 2012, is a leading property data capture and inspection services firm serving over 240 customers with more than 2 million inspections completed.
Team overview
Contractors work as frontline experts supported by a strong team, using state-of-the-art technology for inspections in a flexible and supportive environment.
Job location and travel
The role requires travel within a 100-mile radius of the home market and to areas affected by weather catastrophes, with lodging provided during extended assignments.
Unique job features
This role is unique due to its use of proprietary software, advanced inspection tools like drones and 3D cameras, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work as an independent contractor with substantial earning potential.
Company overview
Seek Now is a company that specializes in on-demand, ground truth insurance inspections and real estate data capture. Established in 2012, the company leverages a network of professional experts to provide accurate and comprehensive property data to meet the needs of customers in the insurance and real estate industries. Seek Now primarily employs 1099 independent contractors to perform home and commercial property inspections, ensuring impartial and thorough assessments. The company generates revenue through these inspection services, catering to both individual and corporate clients.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience with property inspections, roofing, or construction, highlighting any ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor and manage flexible schedules.
Focus on showcasing skills such as ladder use, equipment handling (including drones and 3D cameras), attention to detail, time management, and customer service, as these are critical to the Field Inspector role at Seek Now.
Apply through multiple platforms including Seek Now's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Field Inspectors or team members at Seek Now on LinkedIn; initiate contact by mentioning your interest in their work during catastrophic event inspections or asking about their experience using Seek Now’s proprietary inspection software.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'property inspections,' '1099 contractor,' 'roof measurements,' 'HAAG Certification,' 'equipment handling,' and 'customer service' to pass automated screenings.
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