Job Map
The Job Map provides an interactive map view of all your projects and jobs across your service area. This powerful visualization tool helps you understand geographic distribution of work, identify clusters of activity, and plan efficient routing for your crews.
Quick Start: View Job Map
- Go to Projects from main menu
- Click Map View in toolbar
- View markers for all projects with GPS data
- Click markers to see project details
- Use filters to narrow visible projects
Job Map View
Accessing the Job Map
Step-by-Step: Open the Map
- Navigate to Projects from main menu
- Click Map View button in toolbar
- Map loads with all project markers
- System centers on your projects automatically
- Zoom level adjusts to fit all markers
Automatic View Behavior
| Project Distribution | Map Behavior |
|---|---|
| Wide geographic area | Zooms out to fit all locations |
| Concentrated area | Zooms in for detailed view |
| No GPS coordinates | Projects excluded from map |
Map Markers and Colors
Each project appears as a colored marker on the map. Marker colors correspond to project status, making it easy to identify different types of work at a glance.
Marker Color Legend
| Color | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Green | Completed | Work finished successfully |
| Yellow | Open Job | Approved and ready for work |
| Red | Closed | Project archived or cancelled |
| Gray | Proposal | Quote stage, not yet approved |
Marker Information Window
| Element | Information |
|---|---|
| Header | Customer name |
| Details | Well type, address |
| Status | Current project status |
| Link | Open full project record |
Step-by-Step: View Marker Details
- Click any marker on the map
- Info window opens with project details
- Review customer name and address
- See current project status
- Click link to open full project record
Viewing Dense Areas
When you have many projects in close proximity, markers may overlap. Use the zoom controls to get closer views of specific areas.
Navigating Dense Areas
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Zoom in | See individual markers |
| Click marker | View project details |
| Pan map | Explore different areas |
| Filter by status | Reduce visible markers |
Use status filters to reduce the number of visible markers when viewing areas with many projects.
Map Controls
Navigation Controls
| Control | Action |
|---|---|
| Zoom buttons (+/-) | Adjust view scale |
| Mouse wheel | Quick zoom in/out |
| Click and drag | Pan around map |
| Location button | Center on your GPS position |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
+ | Zoom in |
- | Zoom out |
| Arrow keys | Pan map |
Grant browser location permissions to use the location button, which helps field crews quickly orient themselves relative to nearby job sites.
Using the Job Map
Common Workflows
| Workflow | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Route planning | Identify high-density areas for efficient crew routes |
| Coverage analysis | Visualize gaps in service area |
| Business analysis | Review work distribution by region |
| Customer calls | Quickly locate existing projects |
For Field Crews
| Task | How |
|---|---|
| Find nearby jobs | Use location button to center on position |
| Plan daily route | View clustered work in area |
| Navigate to site | Click marker, then Get Directions |
For Office Staff
| Task | How |
|---|---|
| During customer calls | Search and locate existing projects |
| Estimate distances | Measure potential new work locations |
| Schedule efficiently | Assign nearby projects to same crew |
Filter Integration
The map integrates with the project list filtering system. Any filters you apply to the project list also filter the map markers.
| Filter Applied | Map Shows |
|---|---|
| Status: Active | Only active project markers |
| Date: This Month | Only this month's projects |
| Type: Water Well | Only water well projects |
Troubleshooting
No markers appearing?
- Check that projects have GPS coordinates
- Verify filters aren't hiding all projects
- Zoom out to see wider area
Clusters not breaking apart?
- Zoom in closer to the area
- Click cluster to auto-zoom
- Projects may be very close together
Map not loading?
- Check internet connection
- Refresh the page
- Clear browser cache
Wrong marker colors?
- Project status determines color
- Update project status to change color
- Refresh to see status changes
Related Topics
- Project Map - Individual project locations
- Map Filtering - Filter visible markers
- GPS Coordinates - Location data management
- Directions - Navigation to job sites