Custom Time Clock Software: Mobile Solutions for the Construction Industry
Gain Added Efficiency By Customizing Your Mobile Time Clock Software
Tailoring mJobTime’s Custom Time Clock Software To Meet The Special Needs of Your Business
At mJobTime, we have focused on giving our customers a large number of configuration options to make our application as flexible as possible. However, software programs are designed to accommodate the maximum number of companies possible. We realize that there are going to be situations where mJobTime may not address certain facets of your business processes, but we ultimately strive to provide employee time clock solutions that will be unique to every business.
We look upon these situations as opportunities. This is because we love to get input from our customers about our time clocks for construction as well as our other software. Many times, this input can lead to a new feature or functionality that becomes a standard part of the program. Oftentimes, when the amount of work and time involved is not significant, we will do the work at no charge. Even in those situations where there is a substantial amount of resources required to do the work, if we feel it will improve the product, we often will share the cost of the modification with the customer. In those situations where the customization is very unique to a customer, we will provide a quote for the work and allow the customer to make their own decision.
Whatever the case, our development team has earned quite a reputation for doing outstanding work in a reasonable time period. They will work with you to get a detailed understanding of your needs, propose a solution, develop and test the solution, and follow-up to insure that our employee time clock solutions are working as intended once released. Our customers constantly rave about the amount of time we have saved them with our modifications. Usually, the ROI on our customizations is very short.
Whether it’s a special report or a very specific way to calculate travel or per diem pay, our crackerjack development staff is always ready to meet your custom modification challenges. They thrive on being able to make mJobTime (and our time clocks for construction) meet even your most stringent and unique requirements.
mJobTime Mobile Time Clock Software Customization Examples
- Allow customer to clock in crews with equipment attached, but only post the equipment to one employee’s time card (not the entire crew).
- Allow Supervisor user to transfer individual existing time records to a different company, verifying that all (pronoun) time record fields are valid in the “transfer-to” company, and disabling transfers for “Approved” and
“Exported” records. - Add a new labor report for commercial drivers with the following columns:
- Last Name
- First Name
- Position
- Last Day Off
- Next Mandated Day Off
- Total Hours since Last Day Off
- Hours Remaining (in the cycle)
- Create a delimited file of time and material for our customer to send to their customer, and as a second customization, generate an invoice in their customer’s format.
- Modify our Weekly Time Entry screen to allow for daily distribution of time by sub-job.
- Create new functions to facilitate entry, tracking, and calculation of per diem and travel pay for employees on jobs:
- Allow users to enter per diem and travel rates per job
- Allow users to enter per diem and travel transactions
- Allow administrative users to export per diem and travel transactions to “Bank File” and “Timberline Export”.
- Customize the mJobTime Crew feature to track:
- Day or night shift per crew
- Craft code per employee
- Alternate employee ID per employee
- Per diem code per employee
- Travel code per employee
- Modify the export to accounting to create a text file export and add special calculations described below:
- Specifications
- A maximum of 40 hours per week will be exported for salaried employees
- Salaried employees will be identified by a field in the employee table.
- Time records beyond the 40 hour limit will remain in mJobTime and will be flagged as “exported”.
- For time records that include task codes beginning with “41” populate the “GL Exp Acct” field as follows:
- The second segment of the task code
- Followed by the employee’s department number (two-digit-zero-filled)
- The employee’s dept number will be pulled from a field in the employee table Examples: “500503”, “500603”
- Develop a custom version of the “Daily Time Sheet Entry by Employee” screen:
- To include a five-row header,
- Make the Job Number column header span all columns for the same job.
- As new columns are added, insert them into the grid sorted in ascending order by Job Number, then by the last five digits of the Cost Code, then by Extra.
- Remove color shading of alternate rows in grid and add a solid line between rows
- Shade “REG”, “OVT”, and “DBL” columns in White/Lt Blue/Dark Blue
- Increase allowable distribution columns to 30
- Divide the “Total” column into “REG”, “OVT”, and “DBL” sub-columns and display the appropriate totals for each row broken down into the three Pay IDs.
- Replace the “Save” button acknowledgement dialog with the following custom dialog:
- “Entries will be recorded with the following Date: ##/##/####”
- Allow user to click “OK” or “Cancel”
- Allow users to save selected distribution columns for multiple jobs and have them default whenever a job is selected for time entry.
- Add Edit, Review, and Approve functions to the Daily Time Entry screen.
Let us provide you with a personalized demo today. As you can see, a custom time clock from mJobTime can supply your business with many helpful resources.
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Why Every Heavy Equipment Operation Needs Spot-On Job Time Reporting
Let’s be honest, in the heavy equipment world, time is more than just money – it’s the very foundation of your profitability. From the rumble of dozers moving earth to the precision of cranes lifting steel, every minute counts. Yet, many operations still grapple with outdated or inconsistent methods for tracking how long equipment is actually working on a job. And let me tell you, that’s leaving a lot of money on the table and creating unnecessary headaches.
As someone who understands the ins and outs of this industry, I can’t stress enough the vital importance of accurate heavy equipment job time reporting. It’s not just about ticking a box; it’s about gaining real control over your operations. Here are five crucial reasons why:
1. Pinpointing True Job Costs
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Without precise job time reporting, how do you truly know the cost of a project? Sure, you know your fuel bills and rental fees, but what about the actual operational hours of each piece of equipment assigned to a specific task? Inaccurate reporting means you’re flying blind when it comes to job costing. This leads to inaccurate bids, diminished profit margins, and a constant struggle to understand which projects are truly lucrative and which are draining your resources. Knowing exactly how many hours that excavator worked on site A versus site B allows you to allocate costs accurately and bid future jobs with confidence.
2. Optimizing Equipment Utilization
Heavy equipment is a significant investment. You want every machine to be working, earning its keep, and contributing to your bottom line. When you have reliable data on how long each piece of equipment is active on a job, you can identify underutilized assets. Is that loader sitting idle more often than not? Perhaps it could be moved to another project or a different shift. Conversely, is a particular machine consistently working overtime, indicating a need for another unit or a different operational strategy? Accurate time tracking provides the insights needed to make smart decisions about equipment allocation and maximize your return on investment.
3. Streamlining Preventative Maintenance
Think of your heavy equipment as the heart of your operation. Just like our own bodies, these machines need regular check-ups to stay healthy and avoid costly breakdowns. Many maintenance schedules are based on hours of operation, but if those hours are guesstimates or scribbled on a greasy notepad, you’re either performing maintenance too often (wasting resources) or, worse, not often enough (leading to unexpected downtime and expensive repairs). Accurate job time reporting allows for proactive, usage-based maintenance scheduling, extending the lifespan of your valuable assets and significantly reducing unscheduled downtime.
4. Enhancing Billing Accuracy and Client Trust
When it comes to billing clients, transparency and accuracy are paramount. If you’re charging based on equipment hours, providing a detailed, irrefutable record of those hours builds trust and prevents disputes. Imagine presenting a client with a clear report showing exactly when and for how long each piece of equipment was engaged on their project. This level of detail not only justifies your charges but also positions you as a professional and reliable partner. Conversely, fuzzy or questionable time entries can erode client confidence and lead to uncomfortable conversations about invoices.
5. Boosting Crew Productivity and Accountability
It’s not just about the machines; it’s about the people operating them. When job time is accurately reported, it fosters a culture of accountability among your crew. Everyone knows their time on the equipment is being tracked, which can naturally lead to increased focus and efficiency. It also provides valuable data for evaluating individual and team productivity. Are certain operators more efficient with specific tasks or equipment? This information can be used for training, performance reviews, and ultimately, for optimizing your workforce.
So, there you have it. The importance of heavy equipment job time reporting isn’t just a best practice; it’s a fundamental pillar of a successful and profitable heavy equipment operation. The challenges of manual processes – illegible handwriting, lost slips, human error, and even “buddy punching” – are real and costly. Trying to run your business without this crucial data is like navigating a complex job site blindfolded.
That’s why embracing a modern, efficient solution for job time reporting is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. And that’s where mJob comes in. With mJob, you can move beyond the pitfalls of manual tracking and gain the precision, insights, and control you need to truly optimize your heavy equipment operations. It’s time to equip your business with the tools it deserves for accurate, reliable job time reporting.