Operating engineers perform tasks that are complex and require human judgment, making full automation challenging with current AI capabilities. Partial automation could still bring economic benefits, but significant hurdles remain.
97/100Consequence_of_Error
91/100Contact_With_Others
63/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
35/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
62/100Deal_With_External_Customers
6/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
46/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
8/100Degree_of_Automation
76/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
9/100Electronic_Mail
88/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
4/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
44/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
92/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
19/100Exposed_to_High_Places
59/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
1/100Exposed_to_Radiation
74/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
48/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
96/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
75/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
46/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
96/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
89/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
73/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
35/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
75/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
84/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
5/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
53/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
35/100Letters_and_Memos
48/100Level_of_Competition
100/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
35/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
75/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
70/100Physical_Proximity
23/100Public_Speaking
84/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
83/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
71/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
52/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
13/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
24/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
20/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
80/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
54/100Spend_Time_Sitting
45/100Spend_Time_Standing
91/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
26/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
79/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
77/100Telephone
76/100Time_Pressure
66/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
100/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
40/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
54/100Work_Schedules
76/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team