Takeover Tracker

29%medium risk
Motorboat Operators
vs

68 shared · 17 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMotorboat OperatorsRail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Risk Score29.4%31.9%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile35th51th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$51,880$58,030
Employment2K3K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Customer and Personal Service
Mechanical
Transportation
Coaching and Developing Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Training and Teaching Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Glare Sensitivity
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Motorboat Operators

30%

total discount

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Motorboat Operators

5 of 15 at risk
85%Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.
83%Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.
70%Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
65%Take depth soundings in turning basins.
59%Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

8 of 15 at risk
88%Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.
88%Observe water levels and oil, air, and steam pressure gauges to ensure proper operation of equipment.
86%Inspect track for defects such as broken rails and switch malfunctions.
84%Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.
84%Inspect the condition of stationary trains, rolling stock, and equipment.

Wage Comparison

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers earns +$6,150(+12%) vs Motorboat Operators
Motorboat OperatorsRail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
10th
$31,970$44,510
25th
$39,860$51,770
Median
$51,880$58,030
75th
$68,490$65,530
90th
$82,330$79,070

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