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Transportation and Logistics

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
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Median pay

$35,270
Median annual pay for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

3.9%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

56,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

410,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+16,000
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Monitoring
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Transportation
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Public Safety and Security
  6. 6Production and Processing

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Extent Flexibility
  3. 3Manual Dexterity
  4. 4Multilimb Coordination
  5. 5Control Precision
  6. 6Finger Dexterity

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Achievement Orientation
  6. 6Perseverance

Work activities

  1. 1Performing General Physical Activities
  2. 2Handling and Moving Objects
  3. 3Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  4. 4Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  5. 5Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  6. 6Getting Information

Work context

  1. 1In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
  2. 2Exposed to Contaminants
  3. 3Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  4. 4Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  5. 5Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  6. 6Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Representative tasks

  • Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  • Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.
  • Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  • Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
  • Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
  • Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  • Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.
  • Maintain inventories of supplies.

Software and tools

Microsoft Windows · hot technologyBella FSM Auto Detailing Service SoftwareBookFreshGreen Cloud KleanTRACInventory tracking softwareThoughtful Systems Scheduling Manager for Auto Detailing

Sources

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