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Careers / Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment |
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Summary Description |
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Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Aircraft Cabin Cleaner |
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2. |
Aircraft Cleaner |
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3. |
Airplane Cleaner |
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4. |
Apparatus Cleaner |
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Apron Cleaner |
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Assembly Cleaner |
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Auto Cleaner |
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Auto Detailer |
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Auto Polisher |
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10. |
Auto Porter |
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11. |
Auto Wash Buffer |
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Auto Washer |
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Automat Car Attendant |
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Automatic Car Wash Attendant |
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Automobile Detailer |
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16. |
Automotive Detailer |
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Automotive Porter |
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Barrel Cleaner |
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Barrel Washer |
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20. |
Beer Coil Cleaner |
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21. |
Bell Cleaner |
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22. |
Belt Cleaner |
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Bin Cleaner |
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24. |
Blanket Washer |
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25. |
Blow Off Worker |
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26. |
Boat Detailer |
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27. |
Boat Washer |
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28. |
Body Cleaner |
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29. |
Boiler Blower |
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30. |
Boiler Cleaner |
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31. |
Boiler Tube Blower |
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32. |
Boiler Washer |
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33. |
Book Cleaner |
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34. |
Booth Cleaner |
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35. |
Bottle Cleaner |
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36. |
Box Car Washer |
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37. |
Box Truck Washer |
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38. |
Brick Cleaner |
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39. |
Brush Cleaner |
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40. |
Can Cleaner |
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41. |
Can Washer |
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42. |
Car Carder |
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43. |
Car Cleaner |
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44. |
Car Conditioner |
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45. |
Car Cooper |
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46. |
Car Detailer |
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47. |
Car Dryer |
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48. |
Car Groomer |
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49. |
Car Scrubber |
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50. |
Car Sweeper |
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51. |
Car Wash Attendant |
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52. |
Car Washer |
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53. |
Car Wiper |
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54. |
Casing Cleaner |
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55. |
Casting Cleaner |
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56. |
Casting Machine Service Operator |
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57. |
Catch Basin Cleaner |
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58. |
Cell Cleaner |
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59. |
Cesspool Cleaner |
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60. |
Char Puller |
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61. |
Cleaning Technician |
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62. |
Coach Cleaner |
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63. |
Coke Still Cleaner |
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64. |
Condenser Cleaner |
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65. |
Conduit Cleaner |
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66. |
Container Washer |
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67. |
Cooker Cleaner |
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68. |
Core Cleaner |
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69. |
Curve Cleaner |
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70. |
Cutch Cleaner |
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71. |
Delta System Freight Car Cleaner |
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72. |
Detail |
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Detail Technician |
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Detailer |
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Die Cleaner |
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Dishwashing Machine Operator |
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Distributor Cleaner |
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Drain Cleaner |
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Drum Cleaner |
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Electrode Cleaner |
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81. |
Engine Cleaner |
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82. |
Engine Wiper |
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Equipment Cleaner |
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Equipment or Machinery Cleaner |
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Filter Changer |
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Filter Cleaner |
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87. |
Filter Screen Cleaner |
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88. |
Filter Washer |
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Flask Cleaner |
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90. |
Flue Blower |
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91. |
Flue Cleaner |
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Flusher |
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Freight Car Cleaner |
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Furnace Cleaner |
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Furniture Cleaner |
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96. |
Glass Cleaner |
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97. |
Globe Cleaner |
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98. |
Grit Blaster |
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99. |
Harness Brusher |
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100. |
Harness Cleaner |
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101. |
Hydroblaster |
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102. |
Jet Handler |
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103. |
Kerrick Kleaner Operator |
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104. |
Kettle Cleaner |
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105. |
Kiln Cleaner |
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106. |
Laboratory Equipment Cleaner |
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107. |
Ladle Cleaner |
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108. |
Lamp Cleaner |
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109. |
Last Cleaner |
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110. |
Latrine Cleaner |
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111. |
Lingo Cleaner |
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112. |
Loom Blower |
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113. |
Loom Cleaner |
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114. |
Lot Technician |
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115. |
Machine Cleaner |
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116. |
Machine Wiper |
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117. |
Machinery Cleaner |
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118. |
Mill Washer |
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119. |
Millstone Cleaner |
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120. |
Mold Cleaner |
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121. |
Mold Preparer |
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122. |
Mold Sheet Cleaner |
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123. |
Net Washer |
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124. |
New Car Make Ready Worker |
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125. |
Oil Tank Car Cleaner |
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126. |
Pan Cleaner |
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127. |
Pan Washer |
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128. |
Pencils Washer |
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Photo Mask Cleaner |
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Plate Cleaner |
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Plateman |
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Polisher |
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Press Cleaner |
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Press Washer |
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Pressure Washer |
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Rack Washer |
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Rail Washer |
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Railroad Car Cleaner |
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Reconditioner |
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Reed Cleaner |
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Roll Cleaner |
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Roll Picker |
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Roller Cleaner |
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Roller Picker |
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Rotor Plate Washer |
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Salvager |
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Sand Blaster |
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148. |
Sandblaster |
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Sanitation Truck Cleaner |
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Sanitation Worker |
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Sanitation Worker, Cleaning Equipment |
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152. |
Sanitation Worker, Cleaning Machinery |
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Sanitation Worker, Hosing Docks and Pens |
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154. |
Sanitation Worker, Hosing Machinery |
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Saw Cleaner |
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Scraper |
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157. |
Screen Cleaner |
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158. |
Screen Tender Helper |
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159. |
Sewage Disposal Worker |
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Shaker Washer |
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Shield Cleaner |
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Ship Cleaner |
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Ship Washer |
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164. |
Signs Cleaner |
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Simonizer |
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Smoking Pipes Cleaner |
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Soapstoner |
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Spinneret Cleaner |
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Spinning Frame Cleaner |
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Stator Plate Washer |
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Steam Cleaner |
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172. |
Steamer |
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Stem Dryer Maintainer |
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Sterilizer |
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Still Cleaner |
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Stone Cleaner |
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Stove Cleaner |
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Suction Plate Carrier Cleaner |
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Switch Cleaner |
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Tack Cleaner |
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Talcer |
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Tank Car Cleaner |
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Tank Cleaner |
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Tank Processor |
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Telephone Cleaner |
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Telephone Sterilizer |
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Tower Cleaner |
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Trolley Cleaner |
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189. |
Truck Cleaner |
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190. |
Truck, Car, and Bus Cleaner |
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191. |
Tub Washer |
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192. |
Tube Blower |
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Tube Cleaner |
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194. |
Tube Washer |
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195. |
Used Car Lot Porter |
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Used Car Make Ready Worker |
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Used Car Renovator |
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198. |
Vat Cleaner |
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Vat Washer |
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200. |
Vehicle and Equipment Cleaner |
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201. |
Vehicle Washer |
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202. |
Wagon Washer |
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Wash and Greaser |
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204. |
Wash Rack Operator |
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Wash Worker |
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Washer |
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207. |
Washroom Cleaner |
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208. |
Water Filter Cleaner |
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209. |
Wheel Cleaner |
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210. |
Wiper |
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Job Tasks |
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Clean and polish vehicle windows.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
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Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
- Clean machinery or equipment.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
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Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.
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Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
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Maintain inventories of supplies.
- Acquire supplies or equipment.
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Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
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Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
- Drive passenger vehicles.
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Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
- Monitor engine operation or functioning.
- Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
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Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.
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Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
- Control pumps or pumping equipment.
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Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
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Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
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Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
- Clean machinery or equipment.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
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Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.
- Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
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Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
- Control pumps or pumping equipment.
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Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions or vapors.
- Test materials, solutions, or samples.
- Collect samples for analysis or testing.
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Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas.
- Clean facilities or work areas.
- Remove debris or damaged materials.
- Shovel materials.
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Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools.
- Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
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Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools.
- Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
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Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists.
- Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
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Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars.
- Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
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Work Activities |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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In the 18th and 19th century, hatmakers used poisionous chemicals including mercury in their work. As result, many developed pathological symptons -- an estimated 10% went insane. Hence the term "mad as a hatter" and Lewis Carroll's character, the Mad Hatter. |
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