Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment
Automotive Detailer (Auto Detailer), Car Washer, Detailer, Reconditioner
What they do:
Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.
On the job, you would:
- Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
- Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.
- Clean and polish vehicle windows.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Transportation
- movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- put together small parts with your fingers
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Independence
- Initiative
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
Data base user interface and query software
- Bella FSM Auto Detailing Service Software
- Green Cloud KleanTRAC
Calendar and scheduling software
- BookFresh
- Thoughtful Systems Scheduling Manager for Auto Detailing
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
Find Licenses
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Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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