Takeover Tracker
18%low risk
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
vs

62 shared · 13 different

core competencies

19%low risk
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSignal and Track Switch RepairersMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score17.8%19.1%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile3th5th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)1 / 143 / 15
Median Salary$83,600$54,950
Employment8K24K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Quality Control Analysis
Public Safety and Security
Visual Color Discrimination
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Speed of Closure

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

28%

total discount

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

1 of 14 at risk
86%Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
49%Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
39%Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
39%Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
39%Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

3 of 15 at risk
87%Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
59%Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
53%Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
41%Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
39%Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.

Wage Comparison

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians earns -$28,650(-34%) vs Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch RepairersMotorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
10th
$57,410$35,950
25th
$75,680$45,070
Median
$83,600$54,950
75th
$95,620$65,120
90th
$104,860$78,820

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Signal and Track Switch Repairers2028–2035
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Signal and Track Switch Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

$68,753

from $83,600

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

$44,444

from $54,950

After adjusting for AI risk, Signal and Track Switch Repairers offers $24,309 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Signal

0

Unique to Motorboat

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
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