What does a score of 29 mean for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists?

It means that, weighted across the 20 tasks we analyzed for this role, the task mix sits at 29 on a 0–100 exposure scale — in the least-exposed quarter of analyzed occupations. It measures task exposure to current and near-term AI capabilities, not the probability of losing a job.

Which tasks in this role are most exposed to AI?

This role has no strongly automatable task in the current data release.

Which parts of this job are most durable?

The most durable responsibilities are: Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges; Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors; Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition. Durable tasks typically depend on judgment, relationships, physical presence, or accountability.

Is this score personalized to me?

No — this page shows the occupation-level baseline. Two people with the same title often do different work. The $9 personalized report recalculates the score from the tasks you actually do and builds a concrete 7/30/90-day plan around them.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — AI exposure, safer roles, and a pivot plan.

Also known as: Bus Mechanic · Boat Mechanic · Bus Overhauler · Bus Motor Mechanic · Bus Engine Mechanic · Bus Garage Mechanic

AI Task Exposure Score

Low exposure

More exposed than 8% of 968 occupations · Rank #875 (1 = most exposed)

This score estimates how exposed the tasks in a role are to current and near-term AI capabilities. It does not predict whether a specific person will lose a job.

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Most exposed tasks

Highest structured exposure values in this role’s task mix — the work AI systems can already do most of.

No strongly automatable task in the current data release.

Augmentable tasks

Work where AI assists rather than replaces — the productivity frontier of this role.

Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.47
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.40
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.35

Most durable tasks

Lowest exposure — typically judgment, relationships, physical presence, or accountability. This is the human moat.

Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.13
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.21
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.24

Task exposure values and classifications come from the versioned data release — they are structured data, not model output. Bars show exposure contribution relative to this role’s task mix.

What this means

A score of 29 puts Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the least-exposed quarter of analyzed occupations. In practice, exposure this level is about the mix: 0 of 20 analyzed tasks lean automatable, 4 augmentable, and 16 durable. The useful question isn’t “will AI take this job” — it’s which tasks go first, which get faster, and where to reposition time. That’s what the personalized report maps against your actual week.

One next move: lean into the durable core above and adopt AI on the routine remainder before it becomes a mandate.

Lower-exposure adjacent roles

No adjacent role in the current data release is at least 10 points lower with ≥50% skill overlap — we don’t label anything “safer” unless the data supports it.

Labor-market context

$61,770median wage
289,960employed
26,500annual openings
+2.4%projected growth

Context only — labor statistics are not inputs to the exposure score. See methodology.

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Related roles

Adjacent by skills or family — no exposure claim implied.

FAQ — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

What does a score of 29 mean for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists?: It means that, weighted across the 20 tasks we analyzed for this role, the task mix sits at 29 on a 0–100 exposure scale — in the least-exposed quarter of analyzed occupations. It measures task exposure to current and near-term AI capabilities, not the probability of losing a job.
Which tasks in this role are most exposed to AI?: This role has no strongly automatable task in the current data release.
Which parts of this job are most durable?: The most durable responsibilities are: Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges; Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors; Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition. Durable tasks typically depend on judgment, relationships, physical presence, or accountability.
Is this score personalized to me?: No — this page shows the occupation-level baseline. Two people with the same title often do different work. The $9 personalized report recalculates the score from the tasks you actually do and builds a concrete 7/30/90-day plan around them.

Score version jr-v1 · data release 2026.07.11-r1 · updated 2026-07-11 · baseline mapping: 20 of 20 tasks carry source-level provenance · methodology