Automation index
How much of a Chimney sweep’s job can AI already do?
A inspection protocol comes earlier. Climbing, cleaning and not setting the soot on fire do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Chimney sweep
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#490 / 633
View rankingChimney sweep
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, camera and the flue report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Climb, sweep and the nest that blocks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Tightness, draught and the one that will not draw.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Certificate, rules and the residents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The wet roof and not falling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Clean for real, and not leaving loose soot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sweep chimneys
- flue camera
- draught
- flue certificate
- nests
- roofs
- tightness
- soot
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-4071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7133
IS WORK OVER?
Paver
19%
#526 / 633
View rankingPaver
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 layer thickness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Lay, compact and the edge that opens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Joints, seals and the gully junction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Plant, mix temperature and the cold day.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Traffic, the closure and not leaving a step.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
No ponding, and not skimping compaction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- lay asphalt
- compact
- falls
- pavement joints
- gullies
- mix temperature
- pavement levels
- seals
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112