medium risk
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operatorsvs
52 shared · 18 different
core competencies
medium risk
Tire Repairers and ChangersSide-by-Side Comparison
Tire Repairers and Changers leads 4–0| Metric | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators | Tire Repairers and Changers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 38.2% | 32.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 76th | 52th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 2 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $37,120 |
| Employment | N/A | 107K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Transportation
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Performing General Physical Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Auditory Attention
Far Vision
Mechanical
Gross Body Equilibrium
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
26%
total discount
Tire Repairers and Changers
27%
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.
Tire Repairers and Changers
2 of 15 at risk70%Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
59%Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
47%Clean and tidy up the shop.
45%Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
45%Reassemble tires onto wheels.
Wage Comparison
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch OperatorsTire Repairers and Changers
10th
N/A$29,880
25th
N/A$33,990
Median
N/A$37,120
75th
N/A$43,810
90th
N/A$48,900
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators2028–2035
Tire Repairers and Changers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Tire Repairers and Changers 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 Tire
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch OperatorsTire Repairers and Changers