Takeover Tracker
24%low risk
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
vs

61 shared · 15 different

core competencies

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricIndustrial Machinery MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Risk Score24.0%19.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile16th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$63,760$60,640
Employment422K287K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Controlling Machines and Processes
Design
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Reaction Time
Getting Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Operation Monitoring
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

27%

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

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

7 of 15 at risk
87%Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
86%Record repairs and maintenance performed.
85%Assign work schedules to work crews.
75%Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
57%Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of 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 -$3,120(-5%) vs Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
10th
$45,090$41,670
25th
$52,710$49,240
Median
$63,760$60,640
75th
$78,070$73,690
90th
$92,730$85,980

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Industrial Machinery Mechanics2028–2035
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Industrial Machinery Mechanics.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

$48,451

from $63,760

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 $188 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Industrial

0

Unique to Bus

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
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