Automation index
How much of a Arborist’s job can AI already do?
A risk report comes earlier. Climbing, pruning and not dropping the tree on the roof do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Arborist
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#477 / 633
View rankingArborist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess, risk and the owner’s report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Climb, prune and the anchor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Controlled fell and the one over the cable.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Arisings, chipping and leaving it clean.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The neighbour, the permit and not entering their plot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not dropping it on the roof, and coming down whole.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- crown work
- climb
- controlled fell
- risk report
- anchors
- chipping
- cables
- felling permits
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-3013.00· ESCO/ISCO 6113
IS WORK OVER?
Excavator operator
18%
#574 / 633
View rankingExcavator operator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, levels and the machine log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Dig, load and the batter that comes in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Services, the blind pipe and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, grease and the pin that snaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The labourer, the lorry and covering nobody.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Not breaking what is buried, and leaving a clean formation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- dig with excavator
- load lorries
- batters
- buried services
- set-out levels
- grease the machine
- formation
- site GPS
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2073.00· ESCO/ISCO 8342