Automation index
How much of a Fibre technician’s job can AI already do?
An OTDR comes earlier. Splicing in the chamber so the customer can browse do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Fibre technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#397 / 643
View rankingFibre technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, OTDR and the splice log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Chamber, splice and the fibre that breaks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
CTO, drop and the customer who sees no light.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Pole, façade and the missing permit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rain, the cover and not leaving the chamber open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they can browse, and not leaving a dirty splice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- splice fibre
- OTDR
- chambers
- CTO
- drops
- fibre strands
- poles
- splice logs
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 7422
IS WORK OVER?
Metro driver
19%
#495 / 643
View rankingMetro driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Checks, tests and the cab log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive, stop at platforms and regulate running.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Incidents, evacuation and talk to Control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Timetables, reliefs and the day’s orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Passengers, platforms and announcements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Rules, fatigue and liability for the train.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
- drive metro trains
- stop at platforms
- regulate running
- evacuate tunnels
- talk to control
- cab checks
- handle incidents
- drive under ATO
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-4041.00· ESCO/ISCO 8311