Helpers--Extraction Workers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (100%)

• Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Organize materials to prepare for use.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean and prepare sites for excavation or boring.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Load materials into well holes or into equipment, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide assistance to extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers and derrick operators.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Collect and examine geological matter, using hand tools and testing devices.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Dismantle extracting and boring equipment used for excavation, using hand tools.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Dig trenches.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task