AI JOB RISK SCANNER
O*NET-SOC 53-6041.00 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
Traffic Technicians?

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.

Estimated AI task exposure
54%

Moderate exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

22 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

61/100

Physical moat

46/100

Human moat

15/100

Rating coverage

100%

22 task statements / 22 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.
Importance 74/100Relevance 86/100Frequency 38/100Weight 0.70
Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
Importance 75/100Relevance 84/100Frequency 38/100Weight 0.69
Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.
Importance 76/100Relevance 81/100Frequency 39/100Weight 0.69
Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.
Importance 72/100Relevance 80/100Frequency 34/100Weight 0.66
Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current or projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency.
Importance 74/100Relevance 76/100Frequency 32/100Weight 0.64
Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, or radar speed checks and code data for computer input.
Importance 63/100Relevance 82/100Frequency 32/100Weight 0.63
Visit development or work sites to determine projects' effect on traffic and the adequacy of traffic control and safety plans or to suggest traffic control measures.
Importance 69/100Relevance 76/100Frequency 29/100Weight 0.62
Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.
Importance 68/100Relevance 78/100Frequency 24/100Weight 0.61
Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.
Importance 65/100Relevance 80/100Frequency 25/100Weight 0.61
Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.
Importance 60/100Relevance 82/100Frequency 25/100Weight 0.60

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$59,090

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

7,860

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

+4.0%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

1

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Helpers--Extraction Workers

5%

49 points lower exposure • 73% profile similarity

Median wage: $47,730 Growth 2025–2035: +1.7% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5%

49 points lower exposure • 74% profile similarity

Median wage: $65,510 Growth 2025–2035: +6.7% Annual openings: 15

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

5%

49 points lower exposure • 72% profile similarity

Median wage: $56,210 Growth 2025–2035: +4.4% Annual openings: 1

stronger human/judgment moat, more physical-world work
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

6%

48 points lower exposure • 74% profile similarity

Median wage: $58,870 Growth 2025–2035: +2.8% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Home Appliance Repairers

5%

49 points lower exposure • 74% profile similarity

Median wage: $50,990 Growth 2025–2035: +1.9% Annual openings: 3

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

5%

49 points lower exposure • 72% profile similarity

Median wage: $64,120 Growth 2025–2035: +29.5% Annual openings: 2

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure

Personalized career defense protocol

AI-Proofing Plan

AUTOMATE

  • routine information gathering
  • first-pass document drafting
  • standard reporting and summarization
  • repeatable administrative workflows

AUGMENT

  • research and analysis
  • quality checking AI-generated work
  • decision preparation
  • scenario generation

PROTECT

    LEARN

    • AI-assisted research
    • workflow automation
    • data literacy
    • prompt and workflow design
    • AI output verification

    AI-PROOFING RESOURCES

    What this score does not mean

    The percentage is a comparative task-exposure index. It is not the probability that this occupation disappears, that a worker is laid off, or that AI can perform the entire job.

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