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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Risk Score25.5%19.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile21th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$74,690$60,640
Employment47K287K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Transportation
Hearing Sensitivity
Processing Information
Design
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Mechanical
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Computers and Electronics

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

29%

total discount

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

4 of 15 at risk
87%Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
85%Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
85%Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
77%Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
47%Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.

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.

Wage Comparison

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists earns -$14,050(-19%) vs Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
10th
$43,840$41,670
25th
$53,060$49,240
Median
$74,690$60,640
75th
$97,400$73,690
90th
$109,050$85,980

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