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Vehicle Cleaners

Vehicle cleaners clean vehicles, machinery, and other types of equipment.

Vehicle cleaners operate cleaning equipment, such as pressure washers. They may do minor maintenance, such as check tire pressure and add water to the radiator.

Vehicle Cleaners are in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster and the Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well below the statewide median

$10.66 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Percent Growth   12.1%

Average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

Work Activities
  • Inspect vehicles or equipment for cleanliness.
  • Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles.
  • Perform minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

Automobile Detailer,  Lot Attendant,  Lot Technician 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.