medium risk
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operatorsvs
68 shared · 14 different
core competencies
medium risk
Sailors and Marine OilersSide-by-Side Comparison
Sailors and Marine Oilers leads 3–0| Metric | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators | Sailors and Marine Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 38.2% | 30.7% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 76th | 43th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 5 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $49,610 |
| Employment | N/A | 31K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Controlling Machines and Processes
Transportation
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Depth Perception
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively
Assisting and Caring for Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Sound Localization
Analyzing Data or Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
26%
total discount
Sailors and Marine Oilers
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
5 of 15 at risk86%Receive oral or written instructions from yardmasters or yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched.
86%Monitor oil, air, and steam pressure gauges, and make sure water levels are adequate.
76%Watch for and relay traffic signals to start and stop cars during shunting.
74%Observe signals from other crew members so that work activities can be coordinated.
59%Inspect tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as necessary.
Sailors and Marine Oilers
5 of 15 at risk87%Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.
87%Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
87%Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker lights or semaphores.
85%Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
85%Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Wage Comparison
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch OperatorsSailors and Marine Oilers
10th
N/A$33,350
25th
N/A$38,450
Median
N/A$49,610
75th
N/A$65,370
90th
N/A$81,890
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators2028–2035
Sailors and Marine Oilers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Sailors and Marine Oilers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Railroad
0
Unique to Sailors
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch OperatorsSailors and Marine Oilers