Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
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 64 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 6% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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