Vehicle Washers
Description OES Code: 98905
Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.

Wages, California
Entry-Level Hourly Wage minimum
25th Percentile $6.26
50th Percentile $7.15
75th Percentile $9.06

Wages, San Joaquin County
Entry-Level Hourly Wage minimum
25th Percentile minimum
50th Percentile $6.78
75th Percentile $8.05

Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey

Employment Trends, California
Employment 1998 35,700
Projected Employment 2008 42,100
Percent Change 1998-2008 17.9%
Separations 1998-2008 12,300

Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
Employment 1999 430
Projected Employment 2006 490
Percent Change 1999-2006 14%
Separations 1999-2006 100

Employment Trends by California County

Getting the Job & Other Information
Vehicle washers may find employment in the following industries: Misc. Special Trade Contractors; Transportation Equipment; Meat Products; Preserved Fruits and Vegetables; Bakery Products; Local and Suburban Transportation; Trucking & Courier Services, Ex. Air; Air Transportation, Scheduled; Rental of Railroad Cars; Wholesale Trade- Motor Vehicles, Parts, and Supplies; New and Used Car Dealers; Gasoline Service Stations; Recreational Vehicle Dealers; Household Appliance Stores; Miscellaneous Business Services; Automotive Rentals, No Drivers; Automotive Repair Shops; Automotive Services, Except Repair.

For a list of current job listing, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank.

Skills & Other Requirements
The following abilities are important for vehicle washers: Apply Cleaning Solvents ; Apply Hazardous Materials Information; Apply Loading/Unloading Procedures; Apply Material Moving Procedures & Processes; Follow/Give Instructions; Load/Unload Vehicle; Maintain Safe Work Environment; Operate Cleaning Equipment; Operate Material Moving & Loading Equipment; Operate Two-Way Radio; Operate/Back/Park Moving Vehicles.

References
Oregon Labor Market Information System Occupational Information Center

Related Occupations: Tank, Car & Truck Loaders, Refuse Collectors

Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP)