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

69 shared · 10 different

core competencies

18%low risk
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Risk Score19.8%17.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile6th4th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 152 / 15
Median Salary$60,640$50,540
Employment287K19K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Transportation
Public Safety and Security
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Documenting/Recording Information
English Language
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Recreational Vehicle 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.

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

2 of 15 at risk
86%List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
53%Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
47%Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
47%Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test operation of toilets or sinks.
39%Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.

Wage Comparison

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians earns -$10,100(-17%) vs Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsRecreational Vehicle Service Technicians
10th
$41,670$35,480
25th
$49,240$43,370
Median
$60,640$50,540
75th
$73,690$63,300
90th
$85,980$76,650

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

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

Recreational Vehicle 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

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

$41,529

from $50,540

After adjusting for AI risk, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists offers $7,111 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Bus

0

Unique to Recreational

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Decision Complexity
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