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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Risk Score31.9%23.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile51th14th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$58,030$58,710
Employment3K469K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Transportation
English Language
Coaching and Developing Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Visual Color Discrimination
Training and Teaching Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Mechanical
Depth Perception
Multilimb Coordination

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

29%

total discount

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

25%

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.

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.

Wage Comparison

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators earns +$680(+1%) vs Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
10th
$44,510$40,080
25th
$51,770$47,780
Median
$58,030$58,710
75th
$65,530$75,750
90th
$79,070$100,690

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