Occupation information for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment District Of Columbia

description

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

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details

Currently Employed: 190

Projected Annual Job Openings: 30

Typical Hourly Wage: $15.20 - $22.41

Typical Annual Salary: $31,620 - $46,600

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions or vapors.
  • 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.
  • Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  • 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.
  • Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Air compressors
  • Air dryers
  • Carpet cleaning equipment
  • Cleaning brushes
  • Pressure or steam cleaners

Technology:
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Inventory management software
  • Operating system software