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core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricTire Repairers and ChangersPaving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Risk Score32.3%18.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile52th4th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 150 / 15
Median Salary$37,120$51,650
Employment107K46K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Performing General Physical Activities
Transportation
Depth Perception
CoordinationAI-Resistant
Service OrientationAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Tire Repairers and Changers

27%

total discount

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Tire Repairers and Changers

2 of 15 at risk
70%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.

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

0 of 15 at risk
45%Light burners or start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
41%Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
39%Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
39%Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
37%Shovel blacktop.

Wage Comparison

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators earns +$14,530(+39%) vs Tire Repairers and Changers
Tire Repairers and ChangersPaving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
10th
$29,880$38,030
25th
$33,990$44,740
Median
$37,120$51,650
75th
$43,810$66,060
90th
$48,900$90,110

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