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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$35270	56200	3.9%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$35270

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

56200

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

3.9%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Inspect motor vehicles.
Clean machinery or equipment.
Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Operate industrial equipment.
Drive passenger vehicles.
Control pumps or pumping equipment.
Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
Monitor engine operation or functioning.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
Acquire supplies or equipment.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Clean facilities or work areas.
Remove debris or damaged materials.
Shovel materials.
Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

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.
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
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.
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas.
Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools.
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools.
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists.
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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