ISCO-08 9623
Meter readers and vending-machine collectors
39.2%
ADI · 215th of 433 · 95% interval 22.2–57.7
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 39.2% of the task time of meter readers and vending-machine collectors, 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 full39.2%
215th of 433 · interval 22.2–57.7
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time32.6%
233rd of 433 · interval 24.8–40.6
Evidence30
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.2 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 30.6%L1Augmentation · 30.2%L2Partial delegation · 39.2%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
30 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.Meter Readers, Utilities | 5.4% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.Meter Readers, Utilities | 5.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-held computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.Meter Readers, Utilities | 4.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage, such as broken seals.Meter Readers, Utilities | 4.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Report to service departments any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.Meter Readers, Utilities | 4.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.Meter Readers, Utilities | 4.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 4.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.Meter Readers, Utilities | 4.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.Meter Readers, Utilities | 4.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 35 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.Meter Readers, Utilities | 3.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 3.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on meters.Meter Readers, Utilities | 3.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 3.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 20 min | Access to systems |
Show the other 15 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test machines to determine proper functioning.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 3.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 3.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Update client address and meter location information.Meter Readers, Utilities | 3.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 2.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean and oil machine parts.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 2.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Report lost or broken keys.Meter Readers, Utilities · supplemental task | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 2.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Order parts needed for machine repairs.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 25 min | Access to systems |
| Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transport machines to installation sites.Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, 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) | 39.2% | 51 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.353 | 54 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.848 | 28 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 33 | 24 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.117 | 41 |
| 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 (96)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Odd job persons 9622 | 23.8 | |
| Garbage and recycling collectors 9611 | 23.2 | |
| Sweepers and related labourers 9613 | 20.6 | |
| Messengers, package deliverers and luggage porters 9621 | 20.5 | |
| Refuse sorters 9612 | 18.0 | |
| Elementary workers not elsewhere classified 9629 | 10.1 | |
| Water and firewood collectors 9624 | 9.2 |
Dashed line: meter readers and vending-machine collectors (39.2%).
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: Meter readers and vending-machine collectors (ISCO-08 9623), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/9623
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: Meter readers and vending-machine collectors (ISCO-08 9623)}
}Machine-readable
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