Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
SOC Code: 53-7061 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $29,890 | $38,667 | $47,424 | $56,202 |
| Farmington, NM | $27,102 | $35,651 | $44,221 | $52,770 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $33,301 | $39,166 | $45,032 | $50,898 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $33,280 | $38,979 | $44,678 | $50,378 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $36,150 | $40,664 | $45,178 | $49,691 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $34,091 | $39,104 | $44,096 | $49,109 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $38,064 | $41,704 | $45,344 | $48,984 |
| Grand Island, NE | $31,387 | $36,920 | $42,432 | $47,965 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $34,798 | $39,104 | $43,430 | $47,736 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $31,200 | $36,691 | $42,182 | $47,674 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Speaking | 2.6 | |
| Active Listening | 2.5 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.4 | |
| Equipment Selection | 2.2 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Transportation | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.9 |
| Production and Processing | 2.8 |
| Mechanical | 2.6 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 54.0% |
| Less than high school | 23.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 19.9% |
| Some college | 2.3% |
Typical 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.
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