Careers at Dry Out Pros · Kansas City Metro
We are hiring restoration labor, water mitigation technicians, and project supervisors who can oversee multiple projects. Every role is open to W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors, and an insurance or claims background is a real advantage here.
Our crews respond to water losses across Johnson County, Kansas City, and the surrounding metro.
Open positions
All three roles are based in the Kansas City metro and work on both sides of the state line. Select a role for the full description, or go straight to the application.
W-2 or 1099
Technicians are the first people a property owner sees after a water loss. You will extract water, set and monitor drying equipment, map moisture, and record the readings and photos that support the insurance claim.
W-2 or 1099
Supervisors run several mitigation projects at once. You will build and adjust drying plans, direct technicians and labor crews, keep job files clean, and be the person adjusters and property managers call for answers.
W-2 or 1099
Labor technicians do the hands-on work that lets a building dry: removing wet materials, hauling debris, moving contents, and carrying and setting equipment under a technician or supervisor.
How you can work with us
Some people want a steady paycheck and a set schedule. Others run their own business and want the work. We hire both.
Why Dry Out Pros
Dry Out Pros is owned and operated by two property insurance professionals with more than 25 years each in the claims business. That shapes how we work: drying plans that follow the IICRC S500 standard, complete daily readings, and job files that hold up when an adjuster reviews them.
For you, that means clear expectations, real training on how mitigation gets documented and paid, and a team where doing the job right is the standard.
Adjusters, claims desk staff, estimators, and anyone who has worked carrier or third-party administrator programs: your experience is directly useful here. Note it on your application.
Certifications
None of these are required to apply for restoration labor. For technicians and supervisors, they move your application to the top. If you hold a certification not listed here, include it.
| Certification | What it covers | Where it matters |
|---|---|---|
| IICRC WRT | Water Damage Restoration Technician | The core water restoration certification. Strongly preferred for technicians and expected of supervisors. |
| IICRC ASD | Applied Structural Drying | Hands-on drying science and equipment calculation. Preferred for supervisors and senior technicians. |
| IICRC AMRT | Applied Microbial Remediation Technician | Containment and microbial work practices. A plus for any field role. |
| IICRC HST | Health and Safety Technician | Safety practices for contaminated water and sewage losses. A plus for any field role. |
| OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 | Construction safety | OSHA 10 is a plus for technicians and labor. OSHA 30 is preferred for supervisors. |
| EPA RRP | Lead-Safe Certified Renovator | Required by federal rule for disturbing painted surfaces in many pre-1978 homes. Preferred for supervisors. |
| Xactimate / Cotality | Estimating platforms | Level 1 through 3 Xactimate certification or equivalent Cotality (formerly Symbility) experience. Preferred for supervisors. |
| Adjuster license | Property and casualty | A current or past adjuster license, or claims desk experience. A plus for every role. |
| Driver's license | Valid, acceptable record | Required for technicians and supervisors who drive to jobs or operate company equipment. |
IICRC certifications are issued by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. You can attach copies of your certificates to your application.
Hiring process
Submit the online application. A resume is optional for labor roles.
A short call about your experience, availability, and W-2 or 1099 preference.
An in-person interview, and for field roles, time on a job site.
Background check and verification of licenses and certifications.
W-4 and I-9 for employees, or W-9 and a contractor agreement for 1099.
Careers FAQ
No. Restoration labor applicants do not need any certification. Technicians and supervisors with IICRC WRT, ASD, or similar credentials will be considered first for those roles, but we review every application and list the certifications we value so you know what to work toward.
Yes. Every position is open to W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors. Select your preference on the application. Contractors may work as individuals or through their own business, and we review insurance requirements with each contractor before the first assignment.
No, but it is a plus. Our owners come from the property insurance claims side of the business, so applicants who have adjusted claims, worked a claims desk, or written estimates in Xactimate stand out.
Most work is in the Kansas City metro on both sides of the state line, including Johnson County, Jackson County, Wyandotte County, and the Northland. Some jobs are in surrounding communities such as Lawrence, Topeka, and St. Joseph, and large storm events can mean short regional deployments.
Water damage happens at all hours, so field roles include an on-call rotation that covers nights, weekends, and holidays. Daytime monitoring visits and scheduled demolition make up much of the regular week.
We review applications as they arrive. If your experience fits an open role, we will contact you by phone or email to set up a conversation.
Equal opportunity
Dry Out Pros, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Apply online in about five minutes. We review every application and contact qualified candidates directly.
