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.

Also Known As:

Aircraft Cleaner Automotive Detailer (Auto Detailer) Bus Cleaner Car Detailer Car Washer Cleaner Detail Technician (Detail Tech) Detailer Reconditioner Sanitation Truck Cleaner

Wages

Hourly

Annual wages for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in United States

Job Outlook Average

New job opportunities are likely in the future

United States 2034 Projected Employment

426,200

4% Change From 2024

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Tasks you might complete in a day.

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

Subject areas you may need to master.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Strengths you may need in this role.

Operation and Control - Using equipment or systems.
Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Quality Control Analysis - Testing how well a product or service works.
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.
Management of Financial Resources - Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Mathematics - Using math to solve problems.
Systems Analysis - Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Systems Evaluation - Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Programming - Writing computer programs.
Management of Material Resources - Managing equipment and materials.
Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Equipment Selection - Deciding what kind of tools and equipment are needed to do a job.
Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Speaking - Talking to others.
Learning Strategies - Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Equipment Maintenance - Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Troubleshooting - Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
Time Management - Managing your time and the time of other people.
Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Management of Personnel Resources - Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Persuasion - Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Negotiation - Bringing people together to solve differences.
Instructing - Teaching people how to do something.
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
Operations Analysis - Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Technology Design - Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs.
Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Science - Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Response Orientation - Quickly deciding if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization - Noticing the direction that a sound came from.
Auditory Attention - Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
Rate Control - Changing when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Depth Perception - Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Number Facility - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Manual Dexterity - Holding or moving items with your hands.
Night Vision - Seeing at night or under low light.
Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Flexibility of Closure - Seeing hidden patterns.
Finger Dexterity - Putting together small parts with your fingers.
Speed of Limb Movement - Quickly moving your arms and legs.
Reaction Time - Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
Stamina - Exercising for a long time without getting out of breath.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Visual Color Discrimination - Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
Dynamic Flexibility - Quickly and repeatedly bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Originality - Creating new and original ideas.
Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Memorization - Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
Mathematical Reasoning - Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
Explosive Strength - Jumping, sprinting, or throwing something.
Dynamic Strength - Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired.
Selective Attention - Paying attention to something without being distracted.
Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Extent Flexibility - Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Peripheral Vision - Seeing something to your side when your are looking ahead.
Hearing Sensitivity - Telling the difference between sounds.
Gross Body Coordination - Moving your arms, legs, and mid-section together while your whole body is moving.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Fluency of Ideas - Coming up with lots of ideas.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Perceptual Speed - Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Spatial Orientation - Knowing where things are around you.
Visualization - Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Glare Sensitivity - Seeing something even if there is a glare or very bright light.
Speed of Closure - Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
Static Strength - Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
Trunk Strength - Using your lower back and stomach.
Time Sharing - Doing two or more things at the same time.
Wrist-Finger Speed - Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
Far Vision - Seeing details that are far away.
Gross Body Equilibrium - Keeping your balance or staying upright.
Category Flexibility - Grouping things in different ways.