Trades
Heavy Equipment Operator
Based on 36 assessments
18%
Low risk
Average realistic automation risk across all Heavy Equipment Operator profiles in the dataset.
Score spread
Distribution across 36 profiles.
Middle half of Heavy Equipment Operators score between 14% and 22%.
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Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Heavy Equipment Operator, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Operating heavy machinery (e.g., bulldozers, excavators, loaders) to move earth, debris, or materials at construction sites, mines, or landfills
deep expertise
social element
33%
DA
5%
Coordinating with ground crew or signal persons using hand signals, radios, or verbal communication to ensure safe and efficient operations
some context needed
social core
16%
AA
0%
Performing routine maintenance tasks such as greasing parts, replacing worn components, or cleaning equipment to ensure operational readiness
13%
AA
3%
Reading and interpreting blueprints, grade stakes, or GPS-based guidance systems to determine excavation depths, slopes, or material placement
12%
AD
39%
Performing pre-operation inspections of equipment, checking fluid levels, tires, tracks, and safety features before starting work
8%
AD
32%
Transporting equipment between job sites using trailers or low-loaders, including securing loads and navigating roads safely
7%
AA
0%
Responding to unexpected conditions (e.g., underground utilities, weather changes) by adjusting operations or reporting hazards to supervisors
deep expertise
social element
6%
AD
20%
Documenting work progress, hours operated, fuel usage, and any equipment issues in logs or digital reporting systems
2%
DD
88%
Operating heavy machinery (e.g., bulldozers, excavators, loaders) to move earth, debris, or materials at construction sites, mines, or landfills
deep expertise
social element
36%
DA
11%
Coordinating with ground crew or signal persons using hand signals, radios, or verbal communication to ensure safe and efficient operations
deep expertise
social core
18%
AA
3%
Documenting work progress, hours operated, fuel usage, and any equipment issues in logs or digital reporting systems
12%
DD
61%
Transporting equipment between job sites using trailers or low-loaders, including securing loads and navigating roads safely
12%
AA
6%
Reading and interpreting blueprints, grade stakes, or GPS-based guidance systems to determine excavation depths, slopes, or material placement
11%
AD
33%
Responding to unexpected conditions (e.g., underground utilities, weather changes) by adjusting operations or reporting hazards to supervisors
deep expertise
social element
4%
AD
18%
Performing pre-operation inspections of equipment, checking fluid levels, tires, tracks, and safety features before starting work
deep expertise
social element
3%
AD
15%
Performing routine maintenance tasks such as greasing parts, replacing worn components, or cleaning equipment to ensure operational readiness
0%
AA
1%
Operating heavy machinery (e.g., bulldozers, excavators, loaders) to move earth, debris, or materials at construction sites, mines, or landfills
deep expertise
social element
29%
DA
19%
Reading and interpreting blueprints, grade stakes, or GPS-based guidance systems to determine excavation depths, slopes, or material placement
14%
AD
29%
Performing pre-operation inspections of equipment, checking fluid levels, tires, tracks, and safety features before starting work
14%
AD
38%
Responding to unexpected conditions (e.g., underground utilities, weather changes) by adjusting operations or reporting hazards to supervisors
13%
AD
26%
Performing routine maintenance tasks such as greasing parts, replacing worn components, or cleaning equipment to ensure operational readiness
11%
AA
14%
Transporting equipment between job sites using trailers or low-loaders, including securing loads and navigating roads safely
9%
AA
3%
Documenting work progress, hours operated, fuel usage, and any equipment issues in logs or digital reporting systems
7%
DD
88%
Coordinating with ground crew or signal persons using hand signals, radios, or verbal communication to ensure safe and efficient operations
deep expertise
social core
0%
AA
10%
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