Helpers--Extraction Workers vs Hoist and Winch Operators AI Risk

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medium risk

Helpers--Extraction Workers

56 shared · 34 different

core competencies

medium risk

Hoist and Winch Operators

Side-by-Side Comparison

Helpers--Extraction Workers leads 3–2

Metric	Helpers--Extraction Workers	Hoist and Winch Operators
Risk Score	27.9%	33.6%
Risk Tier	Medium Risk	Medium Risk
Risk Percentile	29th	60th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)	3 / 14	2 / 13
Median Salary	$48,400	$52,310
Employment	7K	2K

Skill Comparison

Sorted by largest difference

Performing General Physical Activities

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Analyzing Data or Information

Coaching and Developing Others

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Scheduling Work and Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Handling and Moving Objects

Trunk Strength

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Helpers--Extraction Workers

30%

total discount

Hoist and Winch Operators

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Helpers--Extraction Workers

3 of 14 at risk

77%Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.

69%Collect and examine geological matter, using hand tools and testing devices.

53%Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.

49%Dig trenches.

45%Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.

Hoist and Winch Operators

2 of 13 at risk

84%Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.

80%Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.

47%Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.

43%Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks.

43%Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.

Wage Comparison

Hoist and Winch Operators earns +$3,910(+8%) vs Helpers--Extraction Workers

Helpers--Extraction WorkersHoist and Winch Operators

10th

$35,770$33,910

25th

$39,980$39,220

Median

$48,400$52,310

75th

$57,560$90,200

90th

$68,240$116,120

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Helpers--Extraction Workers2028–2035

Hoist and Winch Operators2028–2035

20242030203520402045

Helpers--Extraction Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Hoist and Winch Operators.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Helpers--Extraction Workers

$34,872

from $48,400

Hoist and Winch Operators

$34,708

from $52,310

After adjusting for AI risk, Helpers--Extraction Workers offers $165 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

Unique to Helpers--Extraction

Unique to Hoist

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation

Regulatory Barriers

Decision Complexity

Creativity

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