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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score19.8%16.3%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile6th2th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 153 / 14
Median Salary$60,640$52,080
Employment287K37K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Transportation
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Handling and Moving Objects
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Thinking Creatively

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

3 of 15 at risk
78%Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
62%Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
51%Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
47%Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
41%Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 14 at risk
86%Record details of repairs made and parts used.
67%Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
51%Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
47%Clean and lubricate parts.
17%Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

Wage Comparison

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians earns -$8,560(-14%) vs Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
10th
$41,670$36,920
25th
$49,240$45,660
Median
$60,640$52,080
75th
$73,690$63,070
90th
$85,980$76,860

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