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ISCO-08 5112

Transport conductors

16.5%
ADI · 315th of 433 · 95% interval 4.9–36.0

An AI agent can at least partly carry out 16.5% of the task time of transport conductors, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.

ADI · partial or full16.5%

315th of 433 · interval 4.9–36.0

ADI3 · full delegation0.0%

201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0

ADIs · share of time21.2%

302nd of 433 · interval 13.5–32.1

Evidence53

task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.8 million.

Task weight by level

How the tasks rate

49%
34%
16%
L0No meaningful role · 49.2%L1Augmentation · 34.2%L2Partial delegation · 16.5%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers

What stops the agent

Physical presence92%
Accountability42%
Trust and care53%
Access to systems72%

Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.

53 task statements, heaviest first
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Provide customers with information on routes, gates, prices, timetables, terminals, or concourses.Passenger Attendants · supplemental task8.7%L2L2L260%4 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Secure passengers for transportation by buckling seatbelts or fastening wheelchairs with tie-down straps.Passenger Attendants8.3%L0L0L01%4 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Respond to passengers' questions, requests, or complaints.Passenger Attendants7.6%L1L1L230%5 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Provide boarding assistance to elderly, sick, or injured people.Passenger Attendants7.6%L0L0L05%15 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Greet passengers boarding transportation equipment and announce routes and stops.Passenger Attendants · supplemental task7.6%L1L1L222%20 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Perform equipment safety checks prior to departure.Passenger Attendants · supplemental task7.4%L0L0L19%20 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Open and close doors for passengers.Passenger Attendants · supplemental task7.1%L0L0L00%3 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Count and verify tickets and seat reservations and record numbers of passengers boarding and disembarking.Passenger Attendants · supplemental task7.0%L1L1L125%25 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Adjust window shades or seat cushions at the request of passengers.Passenger Attendants · supplemental task6.0%L0L0L01%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care
Explain and demonstrate safety procedures and safety equipment use.Passenger Attendants · supplemental task5.9%L0L0L112%8 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Signal transportation operators to stop or to proceed.Passenger Attendants · supplemental task5.9%L0L0L01%2 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Determine or facilitate seating arrangements.Passenger Attendants5.7%L1L1L232%10 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.6%L1L1L225%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L2L2L245%25 minTrust and care, Access to systems
Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L1L1L230%25 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Show the other 38 tasks
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L2L2L258%1.3 hAccess to systems
Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L2L2L265%45 minAccess to systems
Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L0L0L02%3.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L2L2L260%32 minAccountability, Trust and care
Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L1L1L120%18 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Monitor field work to ensure proper performance and use of materials.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L1L1L232%1.3 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Maintain or verify records of time, materials, expenditures, or crew activities.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L2L2L260%38 minAccountability, Access to systems
Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L1L1L230%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.5%L2L2L248%8 minAccountability, Access to systems
Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, personnel, or storage requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L268%1.3 hAccess to systems
Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as pumping, moving, storing, or loading or unloading of materials.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task0.4%L1L1L232%2.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Assist workers in tasks, such as loading vehicles.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L219%30 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Plan and establish schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L262%1.8 hAccess to systems
Requisition needed personnel, supplies, equipment, parts, or repair services.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.4%L2L2L262%38 minAccess to systems
Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.4%L1L1L228%1.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Perform or schedule repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task0.4%L2L2L242%1.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, or work-related accidents.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.4%L2L2L268%52 minAccountability, Access to systems
Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.4%L2L2L245%3.3 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Recommend or implement personnel actions, such as employee selection, evaluation, rewards, or disciplinary actions.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators0.3%L2L2L255%1.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L115%35 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L238%1.5 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L252%35 minAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L262%38 minAccess to systems
Recruit and hire staff members.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L258%6.0 hAccountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L242%3.5 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L250%1.8 h–
Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L122%1.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L228%52 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L232%1.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care
Inspect materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L120%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L260%30 minTrust and care, Access to systems
Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L230%1.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Direct or coordinate the activities of workers, such as flight or car attendants.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L230%4.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L242%25 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, or personnel requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L268%1.0 hAccess to systems
Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L258%2.0 hTrust and care, Access to systems
Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L2L2L270%1.5 hAccess to systems
Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L242%1.5 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care

Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.

Against other measures

Exposure is not delegation

MeasureValuePercentilePct
ADI (this index)16.5%27
Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β0.28147
Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure-0.25245
Webb (2020), AI patent exposure7.7784
Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure0.18253
Anthropic Economic Index, observed use0.0969

Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.

Same sub-major group (51)

Neighbouring occupations

Dashed line: transport conductors (16.5%).

Cite this record
Text

Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Transport conductors (ISCO-08 5112), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/5112

BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
  title     = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
  author    = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {Zenodo},
  version   = {v2026.1},
  doi       = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  note      = {Record: Transport conductors (ISCO-08 5112)}
}
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