Automation index
How much of a Switchboard operator’s job can AI already do?
A switchboard comes earlier. Putting the call through without hanging up on the one who waits do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Switchboard operator
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#187 / 623
View rankingSwitchboard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Board, destinations and the shift.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
The call, the one who is out and the message.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Emergencies, the anger and not losing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Directory, changes and not putting through wrong.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The peak, the queues and not hanging up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Put it through, and not hanging up on the one who waits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- switchboard
- destinations
- messages
- directory
- call queues
- emergencies
- telephony shifts
- extension changes
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 4223
IS WORK OVER?
Sailor
17%
#582 / 623
View rankingSailor
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, checklists and paper watches.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Charts, weather and passage planning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 25% | +3.5 |
Deck, lines, cargo and upkeep.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Watch, helm and lookout.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Emergencies, abandon ship and fire.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Life aboard, ports and fatigue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Log, checklists and paper watches
- Charts, weather and passage planning
- Deck, lines, cargo and upkeep
- Watch, helm and lookout
- Emergencies, abandon ship and fire
- Life aboard, ports and fatigue
- marinero
- sailor
- gente de mar
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 8350