Takeover Tracker
21%low risk
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
vs

69 shared · 18 different

core competencies

19%low risk
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score21.1%19.1%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile9th5th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 153 / 15
Median Salary$63,980$54,950
Employment180K24K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Customer and Personal Service
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Thinking Creatively
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Documenting/Recording Information
Rate Control
Controlling Machines and Processes
Extent Flexibility
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Response Orientation

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

30%

total discount

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

4 of 15 at risk
86%Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
86%Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
86%Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
53%Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
47%Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 15 at risk
87%Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
59%Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
53%Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
41%Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
39%Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.

Wage Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians earns -$9,030(-14%) vs Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
10th
$45,450$35,950
25th
$53,500$45,070
Median
$63,980$54,950
75th
$78,090$65,120
90th
$92,360$78,820

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines2028–2035
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

$50,480

from $63,980

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

After adjusting for AI risk, Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines offers $6,037 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Mobile

0

Unique to Motorboat

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
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