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Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers
7.1%
ADI · 379th of 433 · 95% interval 3.7–11.1
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 7.1% of the task time of motor vehicle mechanics and repairers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full7.1%
379th of 433 · interval 3.7–11.1
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
200th of 433 · interval 0.0–0.1
ADIs · share of time13.6%
374th of 433 · interval 11.5–15.7
Evidence202
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 22.8 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 70.2%L1Augmentation · 22.7%L2Partial delegation · 7.1%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
202 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.Motorcycle Mechanics | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.Motorcycle Mechanics | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.Motorcycle Mechanics | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Repair or replace other parts, such as headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers.Motorcycle Mechanics | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Disassemble subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts, visually or using gauges.Motorcycle Mechanics | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.Motorcycle Mechanics | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install motorcycle accessories.Motorcycle Mechanics | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.Motorcycle Mechanics | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 187 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.Motorcycle Mechanics | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 18% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Reassemble and test subassembly units.Motorcycle Mechanics | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 9 min | Physical presence |
| Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.3 h | Physical presence |
| Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 11% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install replacement glass in vehicles.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 22% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of toilets or sinks.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Replace all moldings, clips, windshield wipers, or other parts that were removed prior to glass replacement or repair.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove moldings, clips, windshield wipers, screws, bolts, and inside A-pillar moldings and lower headliners in preparation for installation or repair work.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove broken or damaged glass windshields or window glass from motor vehicles, using hand tools to remove screws from frames holding glass.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Remove cylinder heads and grind valves to scrape off carbon and replace defective valves, pistons, cylinders, or rings, using hand and power tools.Motorcycle Mechanics | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 2% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Open and close doors, windows, or drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, as necessary.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Reassemble frames and reinstall engines after repairs.Motorcycle Mechanics | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 4.5 h | Physical presence |
| Inspect, repair, or replace brake systems.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 50 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.8 h | Physical presence |
| Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 6 min | Physical presence |
| Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remount wheels onto vehicles.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 3 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements, on vehicles or equipment.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cool or warm glass in the event of temperature extremes.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 11% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Remove damaged exterior panels, and repair and replace structural frame members.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Reassemble tires onto wheels.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 26 min | Physical presence |
| Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles, using hand tools.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Assist mechanics and perform various mechanical duties, such as changing oil or checking and replacing batteries.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 28 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Estimate costs of vehicle repair.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 22 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 50 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 6 min | Physical presence |
| Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, or floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 3.0 h | Physical presence |
| Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.5% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings, using rubber cement.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Clean and tidy up the shop.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures, using hand tools.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Maintain cleanliness of work area.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install new foam dams on pinchwelds, if required.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 9 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install or repair accessories.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dismount, mount, and repair or replace tires.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Inflate inner tubes and immerse them in water to locate leaks.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Replace or adjust motorized or manual window-raising mechanisms.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding, or sandblasting.Tire Repairers and Changers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Buff defective areas of inner tubes, using scrapers.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Order replacements for tires or tubes.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 15 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Separate tubed tires from wheels, using rubber mallets and metal bars or mechanical tire changers.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 32 min | Physical presence |
| Show customers how to maintain equipment.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 14% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply rubber cement to buffed tire casings prior to vulcanization process.Tire Repairers and Changers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cut flat safety glass according to specified patterns or perform precision pattern making and glass cutting to custom fit replacement windows.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sell parts and equipment.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Hold cut or uneven edges of glass against automated abrasive belts to shape or smooth edges.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.Automotive Body and Related Repairers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Patch tubes with adhesive rubber patches or seal rubber patches to tubes, using hot vulcanizing plates.Tire Repairers and Changers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Replace damaged glass on vehicles.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, and friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair or rebuild transmissions.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Align vehicles' front ends.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install rubber channeling strips around edges of glass or frames to weatherproof windows or to prevent rattling.Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Hammer out dents and bends in frames and weld tears and breaks.Motorcycle Mechanics · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Align front ends and suspension systems.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean sides of whitewall tires.Tire Repairers and Changers | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drive automobile or service trucks to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.Tire Repairers and Changers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Grind, ream, rebore, and re-tap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 55 min | Physical presence |
| Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.Automotive Body and Related Repairers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 16% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace motors.Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Rebuild gas or diesel engines.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 30 h | Physical presence |
| Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.Automotive Body and Related Repairers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 58 min | Physical presence |
| Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation and monitoring departmental expenditures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customer, or union workers' representatives, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify and review resource needs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or implement electronic maintenance programs or computer information management systems.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compile operational or personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, or test results.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.0% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Meet with vendors or suppliers to discuss products used in repair work.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review, evaluate, accept, and coordinate completion of work bid from contractors.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design equipment configurations to meet personnel needs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
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
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 7.1% | 13 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.051 | 9 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.039 | 20 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 39.524 | 28 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.026 | 18 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.001 | 33 |
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 (72)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Toolmakers and related workers 7222 | 29.6 | |
| Bicycle and related repairers 7234 | 28.2 | |
| Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers 7232 | 21.4 | |
| Metal working machine tool setters and operators 7223 | 17.4 | |
| Sheet-metal workers 7213 | 14.8 | |
| Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers 7233 | 14.7 | |
| Structural-metal preparers and erectors 7214 | 10.5 | |
| Welders and flamecutters 7212 | 9.9 | |
| Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers 7221 | 9.1 | |
| Riggers and cable splicers 7215 | 7.9 | |
| Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners 7224 | 4.1 | |
| Metal moulders and coremakers 7211 | 2.3 |
Dashed line: motor vehicle mechanics and repairers (7.1%).
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: Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers (ISCO-08 7231), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7231
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: Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers (ISCO-08 7231)}
}Machine-readable
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