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39 shared · 9 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRefuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsRock Splitters, Quarry
Risk Score27.0%36.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile25th70th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 152 / 9
Median Salary$48,350$47,460
Employment139K3K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Transportation
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Public Safety and Security
Stamina

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

27%

total discount

Rock Splitters, Quarry

23%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

4 of 15 at risk
86%Fill out defective equipment reports.
73%Organize schedules for refuse collection.
59%Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
55%Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.
49%Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.

Rock Splitters, Quarry

2 of 9 at risk
77%Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
51%Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
49%Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
45%Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
45%Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.

Wage Comparison

Rock Splitters, Quarry earns -$890(-2%) vs Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsRock Splitters, Quarry
10th
$31,810$37,240
25th
$38,330$39,990
Median
$48,350$47,460
75th
$61,010$58,290
90th
$75,200$68,380

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