ISCO-08 7422
Information and communications technology installers and servicers
24.6%
ADI · 270th of 433 · 95% interval 16.7–33.3
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 24.6% of the task time of information and communications technology installers and servicers, and finish 0.7% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full24.6%
270th of 433 · interval 16.7–33.3
ADI3 · full delegation0.7%
174th of 433 · interval 0.0–2.3
ADIs · share of time26.2%
265th of 433 · interval 21.9–30.6
Evidence161
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 5.2 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 37.8%L1Augmentation · 37.6%L2Partial delegation · 23.9%L3Full delegation · 0.7%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
161 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 25 min | Trust and care |
| Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 35 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 1.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 14% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain cable service to subscribers after installation, and collect any installation fees due.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 146 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Access specific areas to string lines, or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances, using bucket trucks, climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches, and pull lines to proper tension.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compute impedance of wires from poles to houses to determine additional resistance needed for reducing signals to desired levels.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Clean or maintain tools or test equipment.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 1.2 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place insulation over conductors, or seal splices with moisture-proof covering.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L2 | L3L2 | 72% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduits running through trenches.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Pull cable through ducts by hand or with winches.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test equipment functions such as signal strength and quality, transmission capacity, interference, and signal delay, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, circuit analyzers, frequency meters, and wattmeters.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Insert plugs into receptacles and bolt or screw leads to terminals to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 21% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install equipment such as amplifiers or repeaters to maintain the strength of communications transmissions.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers, or cable plows.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 32% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair or replace faulty equipment, such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other workers to locate and correct malfunctions.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 18 min | Access to systems |
| Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Perform database verifications, using computers.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.6% | L2 | L3L2 | 80% | 28 min | Access to systems |
| Designate cables available for use.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove and remake connections to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Maintain records of equipment maintenance work or repairs.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 15 min | Access to systems |
| Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 20 min | Trust and care |
| Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dig holes for power poles, using power augers or shovels, set poles in place with cranes, and hoist poles upright, using winches.Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean, oil, or adjust mechanical parts to maintain machines' operating efficiency and to prevent breakdowns.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Maintain equipment service records.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Complete repair bills, shop records, time cards, or expense reports.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 11% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 18 min | Trust and care |
| Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Analyze equipment performance records to assess equipment functioning.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test new systems to ensure that they are in working order.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 80% | 20 min | Access to systems |
| Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components and painting worn or exposed areas.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install updated software and programs that maintain existing software or provide requested features, such as time-correlated call routing.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install and configure new equipment, including operating software or peripheral equipment.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read specifications, such as blueprints, charts, or schematics, to determine machine settings or adjustments.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Enter information into computers to copy programs from one electronic component to another or to draw, modify, or store schematics.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Update existing equipment, performing tasks such as installing updated circuit boards or additional memory.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test components or circuits of faulty equipment to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, or special diagnostic software programs.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assemble machines according to specifications, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Lay cable and hook up electrical connections between machines, power sources, and phone lines.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.3% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fill machines with toners, inks, or other duplicating fluids.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Calibrate testing instruments.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train new repairers.Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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) | 24.6% | 38 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.193 | 34 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.73 | 32 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 66.618 | 59 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.136 | 45 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.019 | 48 |
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 | |
| Electrical mechanics and fitters 7412 | 21.7 | |
| Electrical line installers and repairers 7413 | 10.6 |
Dashed line: information and communications technology installers and servicers (24.6%).
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: Information and communications technology installers and servicers (ISCO-08 7422), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7422
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: Information and communications technology installers and servicers (ISCO-08 7422)}
}Machine-readable
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