Takeover Tracker
19%low risk
Automotive Specialty Technicians
vs

71 shared · 14 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Specialty TechniciansMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Risk Score18.7%21.1%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile5th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$49,670$63,980
Employment689K180K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Thinking Creatively
Handling and Moving Objects
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Customer and Personal Service
Static Strength
Documenting/Recording Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Specialty Technicians

28%

total discount

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Automotive Specialty Technicians

4 of 15 at risk
74%Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
59%Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
55%Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
53%Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
45%Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

4 of 15 at risk
86%Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
86%Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
86%Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
53%Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
47%Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

Wage Comparison

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines earns +$14,310(+29%) vs Automotive Specialty Technicians
Automotive Specialty TechniciansMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
10th
$33,660$45,450
25th
$38,140$53,500
Median
$49,670$63,980
75th
$65,660$78,090
90th
$80,850$92,360

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Automotive Specialty Technicians2028–2035
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Automotive Specialty Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Automotive Specialty Technicians

$40,362

from $49,670

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

$50,480

from $63,980

After adjusting for AI risk, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines offers $10,118 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Automotive

0

Unique to Mobile

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
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