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?
PLC programmer
22%
#446 / 743
View rankingPLC programmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Ladder, tags and the comment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Cell, the fault and the one that will not stop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
E-stop, the cable and not jumping it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Recipe, the change and not dumping production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The electrician, the terminals and going down to see it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it stops on a fault, and not jumping the e-stop.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
- program PLCs
- tags
- e-stops
- faults
- recipes
- terminals
- program comments
- not jump e-stops
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1252.00· ESCO/ISCO 2514