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

61 shared · 15 different

core competencies

22%low risk
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSignal and Track Switch RepairersOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Risk Score17.8%21.9%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile3th11th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)1 / 142 / 14
Median Salary$83,600$46,560
Employment8K34K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Computers and Electronics
Far Vision
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Visual Color Discrimination
Mechanical
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Quality Control Analysis
Public Safety and Security
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Analyzing Data or Information
Handling and Moving Objects

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

28%

total discount

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

28%

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.

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

2 of 14 at risk
86%Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
51%Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
47%Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
47%Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
47%Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.

Wage Comparison

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics earns -$37,040(-44%) vs Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Signal and Track Switch RepairersOutdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
10th
$57,410$33,600
25th
$75,680$38,260
Median
$83,600$46,560
75th
$95,620$56,080
90th
$104,860$64,540

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Signal and Track Switch Repairers2028–2035
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Signal and Track Switch Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

$68,753

from $83,600

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

$36,368

from $46,560

After adjusting for AI risk, Signal and Track Switch Repairers offers $32,385 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Signal

0

Unique to Outdoor

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
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