Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 3,965 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 13% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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