Elementary workers not elsewhere classified
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 10.1% of the task time of elementary workers not elsewhere classified, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
359th of 433 · interval 4.5–16.6
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
342nd of 433 · interval 13.9–20.0
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.0 million.
How the tasks rate
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greet customers and open their car doors.Parking Attendants | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take numbered tags from customers, locate vehicles, and deliver vehicles, or provide customers with instructions for locating vehicles.Parking Attendants | 2.0% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect vehicles to detect any damage.Parking Attendants | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Issue ticket stubs or place numbered tags on windshields, log tags or attach tag to customers' keys, and give customers matching tags for locating parked vehicles.Parking Attendants | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Park and retrieve automobiles for customers in parking lots, storage garages, or new car lots.Parking Attendants | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 7 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform cash handling tasks, such as making change, balancing and recording cash drawer, or distributing tips.Parking Attendants | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain and calculate parking charges, collect fees from customers, and respond to customer complaints.Parking Attendants | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 5 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide customer assistance and information, such as giving directions or handling wheelchairs.Parking Attendants | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 5 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean and polish footwear, using brushes, sponges, cleaning fluid, polishes, waxes, liquid or sole dressing, and daubers.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Patrol parking areas to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property thefts.Parking Attendants · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 9% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 80 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized.Parking Attendants | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flashlights as necessary.Parking Attendants · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide towels and sheets to clients in public baths, steam rooms, and restrooms.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Greet patrons attending entertainment events.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect soiled linen or clothing for laundering.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assign dressing room facilities, locker space, or clothing containers to patrons of athletic or bathing establishments.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean facilities.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Procure beverages, food, and other items as requested.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 20 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1.2% | L0 | L1L0 | 15% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Count and record number of tickets collected.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L2L1 | 40% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean facilities such as floors or locker rooms.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor patrons' facility use to ensure that rules and regulations are followed, and safety and order are maintained.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 1.1% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Escort customers to their vehicles to ensure their safety.Parking Attendants · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Answer customer inquiries or explain cost, availability, policies, and procedures of facilities.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Issue gym clothes, uniforms, towels, athletic equipment, and special athletic apparel.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 3 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check supplies to ensure adequate availability, and order new supplies when necessary.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Clean the projection booth.Motion Picture Projectionists | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box and permit only authorized persons to enter.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lift, position, and remove barricades to open or close parking areas.Parking Attendants · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Store personal possessions for patrons, issue claim checks for articles stored, and return articles on receipt of checks.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate washing machines and dryers to clean soiled apparel and towels.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 55 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Attend to needs of athletic teams in clubhouses.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain inventories of clothing or uniforms, accessories, equipment, or linens.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance to patrons by performing duties such as opening doors or carrying bags.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform maintenance on cars in storage to protect tires, batteries, or exteriors from deterioration.Parking Attendants · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L1L0 | 5% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate controls that regulate temperatures or room environments.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.Motion Picture Projectionists | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 6 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Distribute programs to patrons.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide or arrange for services such as clothes pressing, cleaning, or repair.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain a lost-and-found collection.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refer guest problems or complaints to supervisors.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 6 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Call emergency responders or the proper authorities and provide motorist assistance, such as giving directions or helping jump start a stalled vehicle.Parking Attendants | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 11% | 2 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Page individuals wanted at the box office.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L1L0 | 18% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues, such as amusement parks and rides.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 1 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Work with others to change advertising displays.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Trust and care |
| Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments, or maintenance tasks, such as oiling parts.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Stencil identifying information on equipment.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Report and document safety hazards, potentially hazardous conditions, and unsafe practices and procedures.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies, such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, or beach chairs.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 5 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule the use of recreation facilities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, or softball diamonds.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Set up various apparatus or athletic equipment.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sell and serve refreshments to customers.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Activate emergency action plans and administer first aid, as necessary.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 22 min | 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.
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 10.1% | 17 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.13 | 24 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.459 | 41 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 55.333 | 50 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.047 | 25 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.007 | 38 |
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.
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Meter readers and vending-machine collectors 9623 | 39.2 | |
| 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 | |
| Water and firewood collectors 9624 | 9.2 |
Dashed line: elementary workers not elsewhere classified (10.1%).
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: Elementary workers not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 9629), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/9629
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