The role of a utility meter reader is highly susceptible to displacement by AI due to the routine, predictable nature of the tasks and the high technical feasibility of automation. With minimal ethical concerns and strong economic incentives, the risk of AI fully displacing this job is very high.
50/100Consequence_of_Error
69/100Contact_With_Others
60/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
63/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
77/100Deal_With_External_Customers
36/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
73/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
41/100Degree_of_Automation
41/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
30/100Electronic_Mail
80/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
27/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
43/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
64/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
22/100Exposed_to_High_Places
62/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
16/100Exposed_to_Radiation
30/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
75/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
65/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
71/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
57/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
71/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
65/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
83/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
73/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
85/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
31/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
16/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
51/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
35/100Letters_and_Memos
36/100Level_of_Competition
100/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
9/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
53/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
37/100Physical_Proximity
10/100Public_Speaking
61/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
66/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
69/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
71/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
18/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
46/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
61/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
77/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
36/100Spend_Time_Sitting
70/100Spend_Time_Standing
89/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
66/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
64/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
69/100Telephone
74/100Time_Pressure
91/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
72/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
7/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
21/100Work_Schedules
73/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team