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
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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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Wastewater-plant operator
19%
#529 / 643
View rankingWastewater-plant operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Flow, process and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Basin, the sludge and the one that goes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Breakdown, the pump and at night.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Test, the discharge and not hiding the spike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The rain, the overflow and not opening extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Come out clean, and the sludge in place.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
- works flow
- sludge
- basins
- pumps
- discharges
- overflows
- plant logs
- final tests
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-8031.00· ESCO/ISCO 3132