Automation index
How much of a Small-hydro technician’s job can AI already do?
A turbinable flow comes earlier. Spinning without running dry do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Small-hydro technician
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#550 / 643
View rankingSmall-hydro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Flow, set-point and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Turbine, the bearing and the one that sounds.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Gate, the jam and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Low flow, the river and not forcing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The flood, the spill and not leaving it open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it spins, and not dry.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
- turbinable flow
- bearings
- gates
- low flow
- spills
- small hydro
- turbine logs
- jams
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-8013.00· ESCO/ISCO 3131
IS WORK OVER?
Tractor driver
19%
#554 / 643
View rankingTractor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Field, implements and the day’s log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Plough, sow and the GPS that drops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Irrigation, the pipe and not running a wheel over.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, grease and the implement that breaks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The rain, the mud and not sinking the field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
A straight furrow, and not running over the irrigation.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
- plough
- sow
- implements
- farm GPS
- fields
- grease the tractor
- pipe irrigation
- mud
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2091.00· ESCO/ISCO 8341