Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Go Back to List Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Data base user interface and query software

Tasks
	Inspect parts, equipment, or 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, or hoses.
	Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or 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 or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
	Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or 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.
	Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools.

Skills
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Knowledge
	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.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
	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.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	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.
	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.
	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 m
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $34,131.00 $16.41  $13.89  $14.13 - $17.50  Bridgeport/Stamford $33,611.00 $16.16  $14.09  $14.18 - $17.43  Danbury $32,196.00 $15.47  $13.95  $14.07 - $15.97  Hartford $34,183.00 $16.43  $13.89  $14.14 - $17.49  New Haven $34,620.00 $16.64  $13.95  $14.22 - $17.69  New London/Norwich $33,112.00 $15.92  $13.41  $13.66 - $17.21  Waterbury $34,090.00 $16.39  $13.57  $13.53 - $16.18  Torrington $32,258.00 $15.50  $13.60  $13.70 - $16.96

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   474   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, and the number of annual openings will offer very good job opportunities.

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