Takeover Tracker
22%low risk
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
vs

67 shared · 5 different

core competencies

20%low risk
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Risk Score21.9%19.8%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile11th6th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 143 / 15
Median Salary$46,560$60,640
Employment34K287K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Transportation
Hearing Sensitivity

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

28%

total discount

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

2 of 14 at risk
86%Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
51%Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
47%Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
47%Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
47%Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

3 of 15 at risk
78%Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
62%Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
51%Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
47%Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.
41%Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Wage Comparison

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists earns +$14,080(+30%) vs Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
10th
$33,600$41,670
25th
$38,260$49,240
Median
$46,560$60,640
75th
$56,080$73,690
90th
$64,540$85,980

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics2028–2035
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

$36,368

from $46,560

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

$48,639

from $60,640

After adjusting for AI risk, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists offers $12,271 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Outdoor

0

Unique to Bus

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
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