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Dispatch Field Service Jobs to the Nearest Available Technician

Get technicians to jobs faster — when a service request arrives, assign it to the closest available tech and send them the details and route.

difficulty Advancedsetup 45 minresult Jobs are dispatched to the nearest free technician automatically, cutting travel time and response delays.—
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  1. 1

    Receive the Request

    Add a Webhook node fed by your booking form with the job location and type.

  2. 2

    Find the Nearest Tech

    Add an HTTP Request to the Maps API computing travel time from available technicians to the job.

  3. 3

    Assign the Job

    Add a Code node picking the closest available tech qualified for the job type.

  4. 4

    Dispatch the Details

    Add a Twilio node texting the tech the address, job details and a map link.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and submit a test job. Confirm the nearest qualified tech is assigned.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know who's available?

Maintain a status field per technician and only consider those marked available and on shift.

Can techs accept or decline?

Yes — capture their SMS reply and reassign to the next-nearest tech if they decline.

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