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
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Traffic warden
21%
#414 / 643
View rankingTraffic warden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tickets, photos and the plate record.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Junction, closure and the rush-hour jam.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Tow, parking and the one who stands in the way.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Events, races and the day’s operation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Deal, explain and the insult in the street.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
A fair ticket, and not making a scene.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- issue tickets
- run junctions
- tow vehicles
- control events
- read plates
- close roads
- parking
- deal with drivers
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3355