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In 2 of the 21 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as robots doing it. In the other 19, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 27m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 2.3 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
19No evidence yet
2Robots
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and Building InspectorsInspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes. | 1h 55m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentInspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software. | 1h 31m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentTest faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems. | 1h 17m | No evidence yet |
| ElectriciansAssemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. | 1h 16m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayConstruct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems. | 59m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronic Equipment AssemblersInspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results. | 48m | No evidence yet |
| Avionics TechniciansSet up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems. | 43m | No evidence yet |
| Solar Thermal Installers and TechniciansTest operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems. | 41m | No evidence yet |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesInspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters. | 39m | No evidence yet |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersExamine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersInspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments. | 27m | Robots |
| Hydroelectric Plant TechniciansTest and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Wind Turbine Service TechniciansTest structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Solar Photovoltaic InstallersTest operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersInstall, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Rail Car RepairersTest electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersOperate elevators to determine power demands, and test power consumption to detect overload factors. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsTest electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for ElectriciansTrace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Power Plant OperatorsExamine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices. | 6m | Robots |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsExamine electronic components for defects or completeness of laser-beam trimming, using microscopes. | under 1m | 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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