ISCO-08 7413
Electrical line installers and repairers
10.6%
ADI · 354th of 433 · 95% interval 3.4–23.3
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 10.6% of the task time of electrical line installers and repairers, and finish 0.4% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full10.6%
354th of 433 · interval 3.4–23.3
ADI3 · full delegation0.4%
185th of 433 · interval 0.0–1.2
ADIs · share of time12.8%
383rd of 433 · interval 8.7–18.5
Evidence45
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.0 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 75.5%L1Augmentation · 14.0%L2Partial delegation · 10.2%L3Full delegation · 0.3%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
45 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 6.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 6.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 5.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 5.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 52 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 4.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 4.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 21% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 4.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 4.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 4.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 4.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 4.0% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Replace or straighten damaged poles.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 4.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 3.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 3.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 3.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 30 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 3.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 3.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 3.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 3.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 40 min | Physical presence |
| Trim trees that could be hazardous to the functioning of cables or wires.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits prior to splicing.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | 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) | 10.6% | 18 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.035 | 5 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.993 | 21 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 48.167 | 38 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.023 | 16 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.008 | 40 |
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 (74)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics mechanics and servicers 7421 | 36.6 | |
| Building and related electricians 7411 | 30.5 | |
| Information and communications technology installers and servicers 7422 | 24.6 | |
| Electrical mechanics and fitters 7412 | 21.7 |
Dashed line: electrical line installers and repairers (10.6%).
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: Electrical line installers and repairers (ISCO-08 7413), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7413
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: Electrical line installers and repairers (ISCO-08 7413)}
}Machine-readable
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