vs
64 shared · 15 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 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 22.7% | 23.0% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 13th | 14th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 6 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $58,710 |
| Employment | N/A | 469K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Peripheral Vision
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Auditory Attention
Controlling Machines and Processes
Assisting and Caring for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Handling and Moving Objects
Response Orientation
Reaction Time
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Spatial Orientation
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
28%
total discount
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
25%
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.
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
6 of 15 at risk87%Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
86%Test atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.
85%Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
84%Learn and follow safety regulations.
84%Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
Wage Comparison
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline OperatorsOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
10th
N/A$40,080
25th
N/A$47,780
Median
N/A$58,710
75th
N/A$75,750
90th
N/A$100,690
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators2028–2035
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Excavating
0
Unique to Operating
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline OperatorsOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators