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Job Description

Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-7061.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 24,660.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 11.00
Currently, there are 348,770 people on this job

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment”

Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.
Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars.
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists.
Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools.
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.
Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.
Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools.
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions or vapors.
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas.
Maintain inventories of supplies.

Related Technology & Tools

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High pressure water hoses
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Detail brushes
Paint thickness gauges
Tire brushes
Cleaning scrapers
Pressure washers
Digital tire pressure gauges
Vent brushes
Steam cleaners
Car polishers
Carpet dirt extractors
Vehicle squeegees
Hot air guns
Upholstery cleaning brushes
Air blowers
Car vacuums
Vehicle hoists
Foam wash guns
Dashboard brushes
Handheld digital thermometers

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