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69 shared · 20 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators leads 4–0| Metric | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 22.7% | 23.6% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 13th | 16th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 8 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $57,440 |
| Employment | N/A | 2.1M |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Transportation
Customer and Personal Service
Handling and Moving Objects
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Auditory Attention
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
English Language
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
28%
total discount
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
26%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
5 of 15 at risk86%Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
84%Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
84%Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
53%Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
51%Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
8 of 15 at risk88%Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
88%Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
88%Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
88%Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
86%Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Wage Comparison
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline OperatorsHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
10th
N/A$38,640
25th
N/A$47,230
Median
N/A$57,440
75th
N/A$65,520
90th
N/A$78,800
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators2028–2035
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Excavating
0
Unique to Heavy
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline OperatorsHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers