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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

What do they do?

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, Automobile Detailer, Automotive Detailer (Auto Detailer), Bus Cleaner, Bus Washer, Car Detailer, Car Washer, Cleaner, Detail Technician (Detail Tech), Detailer, Lot Technician (Lot Tech), Reconditioner, Sanitation Truck Cleaner, Truck Washer

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 1.1%

    Change

    Ranks #51 in job growth rate
    2,280

    Job Openings

    Ranks #5 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (45%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (26%)
  • Some college, no degree  (17%)
  • Associate's degree  (6%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (4%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • 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.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

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

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 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

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