Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
vs

62 shared · 11 different

core competencies

30%medium risk
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsMaintenance Workers, Machinery
Risk Score19.8%29.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th37th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$60,640$60,500
Employment287K57K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Transportation
Controlling Machines and Processes
Customer and Personal Service
Hearing Sensitivity
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Design
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

27%

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.

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

10 of 15 at risk
88%Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
86%Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
86%Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
61%Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
57%Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

Wage Comparison

Maintenance Workers, Machinery earns -$140(0%) vs Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsMaintenance Workers, Machinery
10th
$41,670$40,080
25th
$49,240$48,600
Median
$60,640$60,500
75th
$73,690$72,260
90th
$85,980$83,560

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2028–2035
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Maintenance Workers, Machinery.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

$48,639

from $60,640

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

$42,562

from $60,500

After adjusting for AI risk, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists offers $6,078 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Bus

0

Unique to Maintenance

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
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