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

65 shared · 10 different

core competencies

19%low risk
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score19.8%19.1%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile6th5th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$60,640$54,950
Employment287K24K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Handling and Moving Objects
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Public Safety and Security
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Computers and Electronics
Mechanical
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

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.

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 15 at risk
87%Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
59%Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
53%Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
41%Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
39%Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.

Wage Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians earns -$5,690(-9%) vs Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
10th
$41,670$35,950
25th
$49,240$45,070
Median
$60,640$54,950
75th
$73,690$65,120
90th
$85,980$78,820

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2028–2035
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

$48,639

from $60,640

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

After adjusting for AI risk, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists offers $4,196 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Bus

0

Unique to Motorboat

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Creativity
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