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None of the 16 jobs that do this have AI or robot evidence for it yet. Jobs spend a median of 25m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Signal and Track Switch RepairersInspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors. | 1h 38m | No evidence yet |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersCalibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes. | 51m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentReassemble and test equipment after repairs. | 43m | No evidence yet |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersTest and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications. | 43m | No evidence yet |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansTest and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. | 39m | No evidence yet |
| Wind Turbine Service TechniciansTest electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and RepairersTest circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| Watch and Clock RepairersTest and replace batteries and other electronic components. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersTest electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Home Appliance RepairersTrace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds. | 20m | No evidence yet |
| Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsTest electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersTest components or circuits of faulty equipment to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, or special diagnostic software programs. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayTest insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersTest battery charges, and replace or recharge batteries as necessary. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersTest batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersTest conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections. | 5m | No evidence yet |
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