Automation index
How much of a Water technician’s job can AI already do?
A network test comes earlier. Potable water without bursting the main do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Water technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#460 / 743
View rankingWater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Network, test and the chlorine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Leak, locate and the shut-off.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Tank, the level and the one that runs dry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Notice, the neighbourhood and not leaving them dry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The inspection, the figure and not dressing chlorine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Potable, and the main whole.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- water network
- chlorine
- leaks
- tanks
- tests
- shut-offs
- neighbourhoods
- mains
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-8031.00· ESCO/ISCO 3132
IS WORK OVER?
Instrumentation engineer
22%
#388 / 743
View rankingInstrumentation engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Datasheet, the range and the loop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Field, the transmitter and the one that will not arrive.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Calibrate, the standard and not signing the drift.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Bypass, the valve and not leaving it open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Process, the rush and not jumping to a yes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it reads, and not leaving the bypass open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- datasheets
- instrument loops
- transmitters
- calibrate
- standards
- bypass
- ranges
- drift
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149