Automation index
How much of a Tower crane operator’s job can AI already do?
A load chart comes earlier. Lifting the beam without sweeping anyone do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Tower crane operator
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#583 / 643
View rankingTower crane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Radius, winds and the day’s log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Hoist, trolley and the slinger’s call.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Erect, climb and the base that is checked.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Two-crane lifts and crossing jibs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The wind that gets up and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Sweep nobody, and not pushing the radius.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
- tower-crane lifts
- load charts
- climb the crane
- slinger’s call
- jib wind
- crossing jibs
- crane base
- trolley
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-7021.00· ESCO/ISCO 8343
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
#283 / 643
View rankingUniversity professor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310