Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricLocomotive FirersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score44.0%39.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile90th78th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 118 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$49,500
EmploymentN/A54K

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 risk
88%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 risk
86%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

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