Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

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

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Control Precision, Multilimb Coordination, and Near Vision. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Administration and Management and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Operation and Control.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Getting Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Processing Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Extent Flexibility
  
Control Precision
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Near Vision
  
Trunk Strength
  
Depth Perception
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Information Ordering
  
Oral Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Speech Recognition
  
Speech Clarity
  
Stamina
  
Far Vision
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Category Flexibility
  
Reaction Time
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Selective Attention
  
Visualization
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Written Comprehension
  
Static Strength
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Rate Control
  
Auditory Attention
  
Response Orientation
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Originality
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Written Expression
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Number Facility
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Investigative
  
Social
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Chemistry
  
Education and Training
  
Mathematics
  
Transportation
  
Engineering and Technology
  
English Language
  
Psychology
  
Production and Processing
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Physics
  
Clerical
  
Design
  
Law and Government
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Communications and Media
  
Building and Construction
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Food Production
  
Biology
  
Geography
  
Telecommunications
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
History and Archeology
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

District of Columbia
$39,270  
 
Alaska
$23,890  
 
New York
$23,550  
 
Washington
$23,250  
 
New Hampshire
$23,210  
 
Vermont
$23,200  
 
Maine
$22,930  
 
Connecticut
$22,720  
 
Rhode Island
$21,860  
 
Minnesota
$21,690  
 
Hawaii
$21,540  
 
Georgia
$21,460  
 
Massachusetts
$21,450  
 
Delaware
$21,370  
 
New Jersey
$21,280  
 
Wisconsin
$20,890  
 
Arkansas
$20,780  
 
Pennsylvania
$20,780  
 
Mississippi
$20,310  
 
Wyoming
$20,300  
 
Ohio
$20,290  
 
Oregon
$20,250  
 
Colorado
$19,970  
 
Michigan
$19,960  
 
Missouri
$19,840  
 
Alabama
$19,680  
 
Iowa
$19,670  
 
Virginia
$19,560  
 
Maryland
$19,390  
 
Oklahoma
$19,380  
 
Illinois
$19,330  
 
California
$19,320  
 
Indiana
$19,310  
 
Kansas
$19,240  
 
Idaho
$19,230  
 
Nevada
$19,200  
 
Florida
$19,200  
 
North Carolina
$19,150  
 
Utah
$19,000  
 
Virgin Islands
$18,950  
 
Louisiana
$18,840  
 
Arizona
$18,820  
 
South Carolina
$18,760  
 
North Dakota
$18,750  
 
Kentucky
$18,740  
 
Nebraska
$18,720  
 
Tennessee
$18,720  
 
Texas
$18,580  
 
Montana
$18,530  
 
West Virginia
$18,230  
 
South Dakota
$18,150  
 
New Mexico
$17,980  
 
Guam
$17,130  
 
Puerto Rico
$17,020  
 

Skills

Operation Monitoring
  
Operation and Control
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Repairing
  
Coordination
  
Critical Thinking
  
Time Management
  
Speaking
  
Active Listening
  
Equipment Selection
  
Monitoring
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Active Learning
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Service Orientation
  
Troubleshooting
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Instructing
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Learning Strategies
  
Negotiation
  
Persuasion
  
Installation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Writing
  
Operations Analysis
  
Mathematics
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Independence
  
Initiative
  
Cooperation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Self Control
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Leadership
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Concern for Others
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Persistence
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Contact With Others
  
Physical Proximity
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Level of Competition
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Consequence of Error
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Letters and Memos
  
Degree of Automation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Work Schedules
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Every day-

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Telephone
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Public Speaking
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
  
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  
Rinse objects and place them on drying racks; or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  
Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, and masking materials to vehicles in order to preserve, protect, or restore color and condition.
  
Turn valves or disconnect hoses in order to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
  
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to and from work areas, using carts or hoists.
  
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions and vapors.
  
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, and mud flaps to cars.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and 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.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  
Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Turn valves or disconnect hoses in order to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
  
Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, and masking materials to vehicles in order to preserve, protect, or restore color and condition.
  
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to and from work areas, using carts or hoists.
  
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions and vapors.
  
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, and mud flaps to cars.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  
Rinse objects and place them on drying racks; or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  
Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to and from work areas, using carts or hoists.
  
Turn valves or disconnect hoses in order to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
  
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions and vapors.
  
Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  
Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, and mud flaps to cars.
  
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, and masking materials to vehicles in order to preserve, protect, or restore color and condition.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  
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.
  
Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, and masking materials to vehicles in order to preserve, protect, or restore color and condition.
  
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  
Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to and from work areas, using carts or hoists.
  
Turn valves or disconnect hoses in order to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
  
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions and vapors.
  
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, and mud flaps to cars.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
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.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  
Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, and mud flaps to cars.
  
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions and vapors.
  
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, and masking materials to vehicles in order to preserve, protect, or restore color and condition.
  
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  
Rinse objects and place them on drying racks; or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
  
Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to and from work areas, using carts or hoists.
  
Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions and vapors.
  
Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Turn valves or disconnect hoses in order to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
  
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, and masking materials to vehicles in order to preserve, protect, or restore color and condition.
  
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, and mud flaps to cars.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
  
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  
Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  
Rinse objects and place them on drying racks; or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  
Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions and vapors.
  
Turn valves or disconnect hoses in order to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
  
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to and from work areas, using carts or hoists.
  
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Rinse objects and place them on drying racks; or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  
Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
  
Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
  
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Turn valves or disconnect hoses in order to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
  
Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, and masking materials to vehicles in order to preserve, protect, or restore color and condition.
  
Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, and mud flaps to cars.
  
Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
  
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to and from work areas, using carts or hoists.
  
Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions and vapors.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Drive vehicles to and from workshops and/or customers' workplaces or homes.
  
Inspect parts, equipment, and vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
  
Rinse objects and place them on drying racks; or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
  
Clean and polish vehicle windows.
  
Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
  
Turn valves or handles on equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
  
Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas.
  
Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
  
Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, and hoses.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment; or remove and reattach vehicle parts and trim, using hand tools.
  
Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, and mud flaps to cars.
  
Connect hoses and lines to pumps and other equipment.
  
Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, and masking materials to vehicles in order to preserve, protect, or restore color and condition.
  
Turn valves or disconnect hoses in order to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
  
Monitor operation of cleaning machines, and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
  
Maintain inventories of supplies.
  
Lubricate machinery, vehicles, and equipment, and perform minor repairs and adjustments, using hand tools.
  
Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to and from work areas, using carts or hoists.
  
Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris and salvageable scrap into containers; and remove containers from work areas.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)