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

55 shared · 22 different

core competencies

32%medium risk
Tire Repairers and Changers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsTire Repairers and Changers
Risk Score19.8%32.3%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th52th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 152 / 15
Median Salary$60,640$37,120
Employment287K107K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Mechanical
Hearing Sensitivity
Transportation
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Documenting/Recording Information
Engineering and Technology
Visualization
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Selling or Influencing Others
Auditory Attention

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Tire Repairers and Changers

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.

Tire Repairers and Changers

2 of 15 at risk
70%Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
59%Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
47%Clean and tidy up the shop.
45%Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
45%Reassemble tires onto wheels.

Wage Comparison

Tire Repairers and Changers earns -$23,520(-39%) vs Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsTire Repairers and Changers
10th
$41,670$29,880
25th
$49,240$33,990
Median
$60,640$37,120
75th
$73,690$43,810
90th
$85,980$48,900

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2028–2035
Tire Repairers and Changers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Tire Repairers and Changers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

$48,639

from $60,640

Tire Repairers and Changers

$25,138

from $37,120

After adjusting for AI risk, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists offers $23,502 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Bus

0

Unique to Tire

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
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