Creating a Job
Jobs represent executable work in the system.
They are the bridge between planning (projects, tasks, proposals) and execution (scheduling, dispatch, field work).
When to Create a Job
Create a job when:
- Work needs to be scheduled or dispatched
- Field crews need a defined task
- Location-based work needs to appear on maps
- A project moves from planning into execution
Jobs are often created:
- From a project
- From a task or deliverable
- During scheduling or dispatch workflows
What a Job Connects
A job may be linked to:
- A project
- A task
- A deliverable
- A location (point and/or area)
Jobs are what get scheduled, assigned, and tracked.
Job Creation Flow
- Open the New Job popup
- Enter job details (title, target, notes)
- Optionally define a job location
- Save the job
Once created:
- The job appears in job lists
- It can be scheduled
- It can be assigned to resources
- It appears on maps
Geometry Behavior
Jobs can either:
- Inherit project property geometry, or
- Define their own location
If no booking-specific geometry exists, the job’s geometry is used for map views and planning.
Editing Jobs
Jobs can be edited at any time to:
- Update details
- Adjust geometry
- Change scheduling windows
- Update status
Deleting a job removes it permanently.
Related Documentation
- Job Form Reference
- Project
- Scheduling & Dispatch (coming soon)
Summary
Jobs are where planning becomes action.
They define what needs to be done, where it happens, and when it should occur, forming the backbone of scheduling and execution workflows.