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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
Risk Score31.9%22.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile51th13th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$58,030N/A
Employment3KN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Transportation
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
English Language
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Multilimb Coordination
Performing General Physical Activities
Public Safety and Security
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Problem Sensitivity
Peripheral Vision
Mechanical

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

29%

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

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.

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

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
10th
$44,510N/A
25th
$51,770N/A
Median
$58,030N/A
75th
$65,530N/A
90th
$79,070N/A

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