Will “Building Equipment Operator (BEO)” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

79% Chance of Automation

“Building Equipment Operator (BEO)” will probably be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #434 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Job Description

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-9098.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 29,370.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 14.00
Currently, there are 118,720 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers”.

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Tasks for “Building Equipment Operator (BEO)”

Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components.
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
Design, weld, and fabricate parts, using blueprints or other mechanical plans.
Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks.
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
Order new parts to maintain inventory.
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.

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