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In 4 of the 25 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as robots doing it. In the other 21, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 26m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 2.3 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Animal BreedersFeed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches. | 2h 40m | Robots |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersOperate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high-velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls. | 1h 40m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsClean work areas and equipment. | 1h 11m | No evidence yet |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsClean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. | 56m | Robots |
| Helpers for CarpentersClean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site. | 55m | Robots |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsInspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors. | 45m | No evidence yet |
| Pile Driver OperatorsClean, lubricate, and refill equipment. | 44m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for RoofersClean work areas and equipment. | 40m | No evidence yet |
| Forest and Conservation WorkersMaintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms. | 39m | Robots |
| Terrazzo Workers and FinishersClean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment. | 37m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersClean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsClean job sites. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsClean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes. | 26m | No evidence yet |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and GasInspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions. | 26m | No evidence yet |
| Weatherization Installers and TechniciansClean and maintain tools and equipment. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseClean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping. | 22m | No evidence yet |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersModify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| BoilermakersClean pressure vessel equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersInspect, clean, and repair drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and other structures. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Fishing and Hunting WorkersWash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Construction LaborersLubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsScrape or wash conveyors, using belt scrapers or belt washers, to minimize dust production. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasClean and oil pulleys, blocks, and cables. | 9m | No evidence yet |
| Earth DrillersDisinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersClean, gauge, and lubricate gun ports. | 5m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
This task type comes from O*NET's detailed work activities, which link similar tasks across jobs. A label applies to one job's version of the task: AI use comes from real AI conversations (Anthropic Economic Index) and robot evidence from deployments in real workplaces. "No evidence yet" may just mean the task is rare in the data. How we keep time.
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