Still using paper work ordersthat get lost in the truck?
Pocket Boss replaces paper tickets with digital work orders your electricians can view, update, and close out from their phone. Track time, log materials, attach photos, and convert to an invoice with one click — so nothing gets lost between the field and billing.
Work Order Challenges Electrical Companies Face
Paper work orders cost you time, money, and accountability on every job.
Paper Work Orders Get Lost
The problem: Paper tickets end up crumpled in the truck, missing details, or illegible. You lose track of what was done and what to bill.
Our solution: Digital work orders live in the cloud. Every detail, photo, and time entry is saved and accessible from any device.
No Visibility Into Job Progress
The problem: You don't know if a tech has started a job, how long they've been on-site, or what materials they've used until they call in.
Our solution: Real-time status updates and time tracking show job progress as it happens. The office sees everything without calling the field.
Unbilled Labor and Materials
The problem: Techs forget to log materials used or time spent. You invoice based on the estimate instead of actual work, leaving money on the table.
Our solution: Timer data and material logs populate the invoice automatically. Nothing gets missed when converting work orders to invoices.
No Job History for Callbacks
The problem: A customer calls about work you did three months ago and you can't find the original work order or what was done.
Our solution: Every work order is saved with full details — scope, materials, time, photos, and notes. Search by customer or address to pull up any past job.
Used by Electrical Contractors For
Residential Service Call Tracking
Log every residential service call with customer details, job scope, and technician notes in one place.
Panel Upgrade Documentation
Document panel upgrades with before-and-after photos, materials used, and code compliance notes.
EV Charger Installation Records
Track EV charger installs from site assessment through final inspection with full job history.
Commercial Project Phases
Break large commercial jobs into phases and track progress, labor, and materials per phase.
Inspection and Code Compliance
Attach inspection results and code references to work orders so nothing falls through the cracks.
Warranty Work Documentation
Keep a searchable record of warranty repairs tied to the original installation work order.
Multi-Tech Job Coordination
Assign multiple electricians to a single job and track each tech's time and contributions.
Emergency Repair Tracking
Create and dispatch emergency work orders on the fly with priority flags and real-time updates.
Work Order Features Built for Electricians
Digital Work Orders
Create work orders with full job scope, materials list, and special instructions. Replace paper tickets that get lost in the truck.
Assign & Notify
Assign work orders to specific electricians. They get notified via SMS with the job details, customer info, and schedule.
Time Tracking
Built-in timers let techs clock in and out of each work order. Track actual labor vs. estimated hours to improve future bidding.
Photo Documentation
Attach before-and-after photos, panel shots, and inspection results to each work order. Build a permanent job record.
Work Order to Invoice
Convert completed work orders to invoices with one click. Labor hours, materials, and job details carry over automatically.
Mobile Field Access
Techs view, update, and close out work orders from their phone. Add notes, log materials, and mark jobs complete on-site.
How Electrical Work Orders Flow
Create the Work Order
Customer approves an estimate or you schedule a new job. Create the work order with full scope, materials, and instructions.
Assign an Electrician
Pick the right tech based on skill and availability. They get notified via SMS with all job details.
Tech Does the Work
Electrician views the work order on their phone, clocks in with the timer, logs materials used, and takes photos of completed work.
Close Out & Invoice
Mark the work order complete. Convert to an invoice with one click — labor hours, materials, and job details carry over automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is electrical work order software?
Electrical work order software helps you create, assign, track, and close out work orders for electrical jobs. It replaces paper work orders and spreadsheets with a digital system where you can assign tasks, track progress, attach photos, log time, and generate invoices — all from one platform.
How is a work order different from an estimate or invoice?
An estimate is a proposal for work. A work order is the internal job ticket that tracks the actual work being done — assigned tech, materials used, time spent, notes, and photos. An invoice is what you send the customer when the work is complete. Pocket Boss connects all three: estimate → work order → invoice.
Can I create work orders from approved estimates?
Yes. When a customer approves an estimate, you can create an appointment (which serves as your work order) with all the job details, materials, and scope carried over. Assign a tech and they have everything they need.
Can electricians update work orders from the field?
Yes. Technicians can view job details, log time, add notes, take photos, and update status from their phone. All changes sync in real time so the office sees progress as it happens.
Does it track time spent on electrical work orders?
Yes. Built-in job timers let techs clock in and out of each job. Track actual labor hours against estimated hours to improve your bidding accuracy and identify jobs that consistently run over.
Can I attach photos to work orders?
Yes. Before-and-after photos, code violation documentation, panel photos, and inspection results can all be attached to the job record. Photos build a permanent record of the work and support your invoicing.
How much does electrical work order software cost?
Pocket Boss is $19.99/month with no per-user fees. Work orders, scheduling, estimating, invoicing, CRM, and inventory are all included. Dedicated work order tools charge $30-100+/month per user.
Can I track materials used on each work order?
Yes. Log materials used on each job — wire, breakers, boxes, fixtures. This data helps you track actual costs vs. estimated costs and ensures nothing falls off your invoice.
Does it generate invoices from completed work orders?
Yes. When a job is complete, convert the work order details into an invoice with one click. Labor hours, materials, and notes carry over automatically.
Can I use this for commercial electrical work orders?
Yes. Track multi-day commercial jobs, assign multiple techs, log time per worker, and generate progress invoices. Works for both residential service work and larger commercial projects.
Know Your Margins on Every Work Order
Work orders track actual labor and materials — but are you pricing jobs profitably in the first place? Use our free calculators to dial in your rates.
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