Automation index
How much of a Shepherd’s job can AI already do?
GPS collars come earlier. Bringing the whole flock without leaving one on the hill do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Shepherd
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#585 / 643
View rankingShepherd
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, grazing and the day’s log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Flock, dogs and the wolf.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Shearing, lambing and the one that stays.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cheese, milk and dealing with the dairy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The hill, the snow and not missing the pass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
The whole flock, and not leaving one behind.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- run the flock
- sheepdogs
- lambing
- shearing
- the wolf
- passes
- ewe’s milk
- hill grazing
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2093.00· ESCO/ISCO 6121
IS WORK OVER?
Tow-truck driver
20%
#453 / 643
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