Takeover Tracker
16%low risk
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
vs

79 shared · 7 different

core competencies

20%low risk
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFarm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Risk Score16.3%19.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile2th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 143 / 15
Median Salary$52,080$60,640
Employment37K287K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Transportation
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Handling and Moving Objects
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Thinking Creatively

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

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

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 14 at risk
86%Record details of repairs made and parts used.
67%Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
51%Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
47%Clean and lubricate parts.
17%Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

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 +$8,560(+16%) vs Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
10th
$36,920$41,670
25th
$45,660$49,240
Median
$52,080$60,640
75th
$63,070$73,690
90th
$76,860$85,980

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Farm Equipment Mechanics and 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%)

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

$43,570

from $52,080

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

$48,639

from $60,640

After adjusting for AI risk, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists offers $5,069 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Farm

0

Unique to Bus

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Creativity
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