Takeover Tracker

44%medium risk
Locomotive Engineers
vs

57 shared · 21 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLocomotive EngineersRailroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
Risk Score44.1%38.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile90th76th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)13 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$77,400N/A
Employment32KN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Analyzing Data or Information
Response Orientation
Operation and Control
Extent Flexibility
Gross Body Equilibrium
Selective Attention
Reaction Time
Operation Monitoring
Processing Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Locomotive Engineers

28%

total discount

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Locomotive Engineers

13 of 15 at risk
87%Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.
86%Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brakelines or in main reservoirs.
85%Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.
85%Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.
77%Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators

5 of 15 at risk
86%Receive oral or written instructions from yardmasters or yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched.
86%Monitor oil, air, and steam pressure gauges, and make sure water levels are adequate.
76%Watch for and relay traffic signals to start and stop cars during shunting.
74%Observe signals from other crew members so that work activities can be coordinated.
59%Inspect tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as necessary.

Wage Comparison

Locomotive EngineersRailroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
10th
$60,980N/A
25th
$73,410N/A
Median
$77,400N/A
75th
$84,230N/A
90th
$100,690N/A

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