Automation index
How much of a Pest control technician’s job can AI already do?
A protocol and a sheet come earlier. Treating without poisoning the people who live there do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Pest control technician
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#254 / 633
View rankingPest control 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, species and the treatment plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Bait, apply, seal and look again.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Sheets, schedule and the certificate for the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Explain risks, times and what is not a miracle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Rules, biocides and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
That the pest drops and nobody else pays.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- pest control
- inspect infestations
- bait
- apply biocides
- seal entry points
- treatment certificate
- identify species
- not poison anyone
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7544
IS WORK OVER?
Tow-truck driver
20%
#444 / 633
View rankingTow-truck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Call, route and the vehicle type.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Hard shoulder, hook and traffic that will not stop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Hydraulics, bed and the low car that scrapes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Garage, the note and the client who argues.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Night, rain and not becoming the next crash.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not making the crash worse, and signing the hook.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- hook vehicles
- hard shoulder
- the bed
- recovery calls
- crane hydraulics
- recovery notes
- traffic
- low cars
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3032.00· ESCO/ISCO 8332