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How exposed to AI is a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialist?

Of the 26 tasks O*NET lists for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, 0 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 26 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Bus MechanicDiesel MechanicDiesel Technician (Diesel Tech)Fleet MechanicGeneral Repair MechanicHeavy Truck MechanicService TechnicianTrailer MechanicTransit MechanicTruck Mechanic
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
26
tasks rated for this occupation
0%
hold a degree, from a survey of 27
261k
people do this job in the US
44 of 50
least protected in installation and repair

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Cannot be sped up

26
  • Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists
  • Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition
  • Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists
  • Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment
  • Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
  • Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices
  • Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges
  • Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels
  • Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
  • Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems
  • Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors
  • Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
  • Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units
  • Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices
  • Rebuild gas or diesel engines
  • Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems
  • Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves
  • Install or repair accessories
  • Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows
  • Dismount, mount, and repair or replace tires
  • Align front ends and suspension systems
  • Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles
  • Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits
  • Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste
  • Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.