What is the Job Log and who is it for?
The Job Log is a free comprehensive work tracking system designed specifically for automotive technicians working on flat rate or hourly pay. It helps you document every repair job, calculate your true efficiency, track earnings, and build a verifiable professional work history similar to a CARFAX for your career.
How does the Job Log help improve my efficiency?
The Job Log automatically calculates your efficiency by comparing flagged hours (book time paid) against actual time spent on each job. You'll see which types of repairs you excel at, which need improvement, and get AI-powered insights on patterns that affect your productivity and earnings.
Can I share my work history with potential employers?
Yes. Your job log creates a verified, shareable work history that demonstrates your experience and skills. You control privacy settings for each job, and can generate professional FlatRate Pro Reports—clean, organized PDFs showing your complete repair history, skill breakdowns by vehicle make, efficiency metrics, and documented expertise. These reports transform your experience into concrete proof that service managers can review during interviews. Perfect for job applications, pay negotiations, or proving your capabilities to new employers.
Is the Job Log really free?
Yes, the core Job Log is completely free with unlimited job entries, efficiency tracking, earnings analytics, and AI insights. Premium features like advanced voice job entry are available via optional subscription, but all essential tracking functionality is free forever.
What information can I track for each job?
Track VIN, vehicle year/make/model, customer name, repair description, parts used, flagged hours, actual time spent, pay rate, job date, notes, and more. The system automatically calculates efficiency percentage, earnings, and time metrics while organizing your complete repair history.
How does AI integration work?
The GearGenius AI analyzes your job history to provide personalized insights. Ask questions like "What's my average efficiency on brake jobs?" or "Which repair types earn me the most?" The AI understands your data and provides actionable recommendations to improve productivity and earnings.
Is my data private and secure?
Yes. All job data is encrypted and stored securely. You control what information is shared and with whom. Privacy settings allow you to keep sensitive customer or vehicle information private while still building a verifiable work history.