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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
Risk Score23.0%22.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile14th13th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$58,710N/A
Employment469KN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Peripheral Vision
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Auditory Attention
Controlling Machines and Processes
Assisting and Caring for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Handling and Moving Objects
Response Orientation
Reaction Time
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Spatial Orientation

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

25%

total discount

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

6 of 15 at risk
87%Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
86%Test atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.
85%Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
84%Learn and follow safety regulations.
84%Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators

5 of 15 at risk
86%Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
84%Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
84%Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.
53%Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
51%Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths.

Wage Comparison

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
10th
$40,080N/A
25th
$47,780N/A
Median
$58,710N/A
75th
$75,750N/A
90th
$100,690N/A

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