Automation index
How much of a Pesticide applicator’s job can AI already do?
A farm log comes earlier. Treating without taking the neighbour or the river do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Pesticide applicator
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#319 / 633
View rankingPesticide applicator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Log, product and the dose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Apply, drift and the wind that gets up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
The withholding period and the one who wants in now.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
PPE, the container and the collection point.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The neighbour, the bees and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Not taking the river, and signing the treatment.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
- farm log
- pesticide dose
- drift
- withholding period
- PPE
- empty containers
- bees
- field wind
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-3012.00· ESCO/ISCO 6113
IS WORK OVER?
Salesperson
28%
#88 / 633
View rankingSalesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare sales contracts and order forms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 41% | 28% | +11.5 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- characteristics of products
- agricultural equipment
- sales promotion techniques
- product comprehension
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- communicate with customers
- manage schedule of tasks
- implement marketing strategies
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- answer requests for quotation
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-4012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2433