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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHelpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Risk Score19.8%26.2%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th22th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$60,640$38,860
Employment287K98K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Documenting/Recording Information
Engineering and Technology
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Customer and Personal Service
Hearing Sensitivity
Repairing
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

25%

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.

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

4 of 15 at risk
86%Order new parts to maintain inventory.
63%Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
53%Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
51%Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
49%Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components.

Wage Comparison

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers earns -$21,780(-36%) vs Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHelpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
10th
$41,670$28,770
25th
$49,240$33,760
Median
$60,640$38,860
75th
$73,690$46,600
90th
$85,980$54,650

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