Automation index

How much of a Excavator operator’s job can AI already do?

A GPS set-out comes earlier. Not breaking the pipe that is not on the drawing do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

18%

AI can already do 18% of this job.

#584 / 643

Excavator operator

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Dig, load and the batter that comes in. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	6%	+1.4
Services, the blind pipe and stopping in time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Maintenance, grease and the pin that snaps. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The labourer, the lorry and covering nobody. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
Not breaking what is buried, and leaving a clean formation. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

31%

#32 / 643

Copy editor

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
Spelling, agreement and consistency. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Style, repetition and sentence rhythm. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Queries to the author, grey areas and the house style. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Second proofs, PDF and last-minute typos. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Deadlines with publisher, layout and translation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Judgement, not over-rewriting, and the typo that remains. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		31%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low