ISCO-08 8311
Locomotive engine drivers
9.8%
ADI · 362nd of 433 · 95% interval 4.3–16.7
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 9.8% of the task time of locomotive engine drivers, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full9.8%
362nd of 433 · interval 4.3–16.7
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time15.1%
356th of 433 · interval 11.4–19.1
Evidence139
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.6 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 69.6%L1Augmentation · 20.6%L2Partial delegation · 9.8%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
139 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor gauges or meters that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, or air pressure in brake lines or in main reservoirs.Locomotive Engineers | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret train orders, signals, or railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives.Locomotive Engineers | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe tracks to detect obstructions.Locomotive Engineers | 2.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 4.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Receive starting signals from conductors and use controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric locomotives.Locomotive Engineers | 2.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.Locomotive Engineers | 2.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Call out train signals to assistants to verify meanings.Locomotive Engineers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations or to assemble or disassemble trains within rail yards.Locomotive Engineers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 1 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, to transport passengers.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 4.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Check to ensure that brake examination tests are conducted at shunting stations.Locomotive Engineers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop to maintain schedules.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 4.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water, or other supplies before each run or to check for mechanical problems.Locomotive Engineers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect locomotives after runs to detect damaged or defective equipment.Locomotive Engineers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays.Locomotive Engineers | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 124 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 3 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check to ensure that documentation, such as procedure manuals or logbooks, are in the driver's cab and available for staff use.Locomotive Engineers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor train loading procedures to ensure that freight or rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage.Locomotive Engineers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply and release hand brakes.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to emergency conditions or breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.Locomotive Engineers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe water levels and oil, air, and steam pressure gauges to ensure proper operation of equipment.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Couple and uncouple air hoses and electrical connections between cars.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box detectors.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read switching instructions and daily car schedules to determine work to be performed, or receive orders from yard conductors.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 15 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect track for defects such as broken rails and switch malfunctions.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect engines before and after use to ensure proper operation.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Receive, relay, and act upon instructions and inquiries from train operations and customer service center personnel.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Spot cars for loading and unloading at customer locations.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect the condition of stationary trains, rolling stock, and equipment.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate track switches, derails, automatic switches, and retarders to change routing of train or cars.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.2% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Report arrival and departure times, train delays, work order completion, and time on duty.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Ride on moving cars by holding onto grab irons and standing on ladder steps.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Pull knuckles to open them for coupling.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record numbers of cars available, numbers of cars sent to repair stations, and types of service needed.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drive locomotives to and from various stations in roundhouses to have locomotives cleaned, serviced, repaired, or supplied.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform routine repair and maintenance duties.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance in aligning drawbars, using available equipment to lift, pull, or push on the drawbars.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe train signals along routes and verify their meanings for engineers.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Signal locomotive engineers to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or radio communication.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe tracks from left sides of locomotives to detect obstructions on tracks.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Pull or push track switches to reroute cars.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Raise levers to couple and uncouple cars for makeup and breakup of trains.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 6 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor trains as they go around curves to detect dragging equipment and smoking journal boxes.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stop gathering arms when cars are full.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate flatcars equipped with derricks or railcars to transport personnel or equipment.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe signals from other crew members so that work activities can be coordinated.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate and drive locomotives, diesel switch engines, dinkey engines, flatcars, and railcars in train yards and at industrial sites.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and handbrakes to ensure that they are securely fastened and functioning properly.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Handle high voltage sources and hang electrical cables.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine roadway and clear obstructions from the path of travel.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Receive oral or written instructions from yardmasters or yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Climb ladders to tops of cars to set brakes.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 6 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Monitor oil, temperature, and pressure gauges on dashboards to determine if engines are operating safely and efficiently.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor loading processes to ensure that materials are loaded according to specifications.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Advance machines to gather material and convey it into cars.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate levers to move conveyor booms or shovels so that mine contents such as coal, rock, and ore can be placed into cars or onto conveyors.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Signal workers to move loaded cars.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure, weigh, or verify levels of rock, gravel, or other excavated material to prevent equipment overloads.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Move mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinchbars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean, fuel, service, and perform safety checks on all equipment, and repair and replace parts as necessary.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance in the installation or repair of rails and ties.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct emergency evacuation procedures.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read written instructions or confer with supervisors about schedules and materials to be moved.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Check to see that trains are equipped with supplies such as fuel, water, and sand.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drive machines into piles of material blasted from working faces.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 16 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Guide and stop cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches, or wooden wedges, between wheels and rails.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect locomotives to detect damaged or worn parts.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Signal other workers to set brakes and to throw track switches when switching cars from trains to way stations.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as necessary.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 16% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe and record car numbers, carriers, customers, tonnages, and grades and conditions of material.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor decking.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of materials moved.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 18 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record numbers of cars available, numbers of cars sent to repair stations, and types of service needed.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.Subway and Streetcar Operators | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Oil, lubricate, and adjust conveyors, crushers, and other equipment, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct other workers to move stakes, place blocks, position anchors or cables, or move materials.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct brake tests to determine the condition of brakes on trains.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Ride atop cars that have been shunted, and turn handwheels to control speeds or stop cars at specified positions.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Refuel and lubricate engines.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Start diesel engines to warm engines before runs.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate locomotives in emergency situations.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Replace hydraulic hoses, headlight bulbs, and gathering-arm teeth.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting trains.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Make minor repairs to couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes, using hand tools.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Push or ride cars down slopes, or hook cars to cables and control cable drum brakes, to ease cars down inclines.Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Connect air hoses to cars, using wrenches.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set flares, flags, lanterns, or torpedoes in front and at rear of trains during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 25 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 32 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor field work to ensure proper performance and use of materials.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain or verify records of time, materials, expenditures, or crew activities.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 8 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, personnel, or storage requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as pumping, moving, storing, or loading or unloading of materials.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist workers in tasks, such as loading vehicles.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L2 | 19% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and establish schedules.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Requisition needed personnel, supplies, equipment, parts, or repair services.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform or schedule repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, or work-related accidents.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend or implement personnel actions, such as employee selection, evaluation, rewards, or disciplinary actions.First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Apply customer feedback to service improvement efforts.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Enforce safety rules and regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct or coordinate the activities of workers, such as flight or car attendants.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, or personnel requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Inspect materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 35 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Recruit and hire staff members.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, work methods, or customer services.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | – |
| Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants · supplemental task | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 9.8% | 17 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.241 | 42 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.758 | 31 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 92.896 | 92 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.106 | 39 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
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 (83)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle drivers 8321 | 39.2 | |
| Railway brake, signal and switch operators 8312 | 23.1 | |
| Heavy truck and lorry drivers 8332 | 21.6 | |
| Bus and tram drivers 8331 | 14.1 | |
| Crane, hoist and related plant operators 8343 | 13.1 | |
| Car, taxi and van drivers 8322 | 12.6 | |
| Mobile farm and forestry plant operators 8341 | 11.8 | |
| Ships’ deck crews and related workers 8350 | 5.7 | |
| Lifting truck operators 8344 | 4.2 | |
| Earthmoving and related plant operators 8342 | 1.8 |
Dashed line: locomotive engine drivers (9.8%).
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: Locomotive engine drivers (ISCO-08 8311), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/8311
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: Locomotive engine drivers (ISCO-08 8311)}
}Machine-readable
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