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.
#381 / 633
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?
Paver
19%
#526 / 633
View rankingPaver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, levels and layer thickness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Lay, compact and the edge that opens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Joints, seals and the gully junction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Plant, mix temperature and the cold day.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Traffic, the closure and not leaving a step.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
No ponding, and not skimping compaction.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
- lay asphalt
- compact
- falls
- pavement joints
- gullies
- mix temperature
- pavement levels
- seals
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112