medium risk
Locomotive Firersvs
53 shared · 16 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders leads 3–0| Metric | Locomotive Firers | Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 44.0% | 39.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 90th | 78th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 11 | 8 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $49,500 |
| Employment | N/A | 54K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Far Vision
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Response Orientation
Public Safety and Security
Static Strength
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Selective Attention
Interacting With Computers
Getting Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Locomotive Firers
26%
total discount
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
25%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Locomotive Firers
8 of 11 at risk88%Monitor oil, temperature, and pressure gauges on dashboards to determine if engines are operating safely and efficiently.
77%Observe train signals along routes and verify their meanings for engineers.
74%Receive signals from workers in rear of train and relay that information to engineers.
69%Start diesel engines to warm engines before runs.
57%Inspect locomotives to detect damaged or worn parts.
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
8 of 15 at risk86%Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions.
65%Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.
57%Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture.
57%Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
53%Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
Wage Comparison
Locomotive FirersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
N/A$35,810
25th
N/A$41,830
Median
N/A$49,500
75th
N/A$61,350
90th
N/A$75,860
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Locomotive Firers2028–2035
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Locomotive Firers.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Locomotive
0
Unique to Separating,
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Locomotive FirersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders