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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 20 tasks, including 15 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2022.

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Core · Task 4997 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.

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Core · Task 5006 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.

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Core · Task 4996 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Clean and polish vehicle windows.

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Core · Task 4998 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.

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Core · Task 4993 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.

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Core · Task 4992 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.

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Core · Task 4994 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.

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Core · Task 5005 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Maintain inventories of supplies.

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Core · Task 5000 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.

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Core · Task 5007 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.

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Core · Task 4999 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.

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Core · Task 5008 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas.

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Core · Task 5002 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.

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Core · Task 4995 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.

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Core · Task 5004 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 5011 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.

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Supplemental · Task 5003 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools.

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Supplemental · Task 5001 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools.

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Supplemental · Task 5009 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists.

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Supplemental · Task 5012 · 08/2022 · Incumbent

Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars.

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