skillfactor-pipeline/skills/vehicle-cleaner/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — vehicle cleaner

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-7061.00 (Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment).

Task statements

• [Core] Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
• [Core] Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
• [Core] Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.
• [Core] Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
• [Core] Clean and polish vehicle windows.
• [Core] Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
• [Core] Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
• [Core] Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.
• [Core] Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.
• [Core] Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.
• [Core] Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.
• [Core] Maintain inventories of supplies.
• [Core] Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.
• [Core] Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
• [Core] Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas.
• [Supplemental] Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools.
• [Supplemental] Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools.
• [Supplemental] Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists.
• [Supplemental] Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.
• [Supplemental] Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars.

Detailed work activities

• Acquire supplies or equipment.
• Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
• Clean facilities or work areas.
• Clean machinery or equipment.
• Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
• Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
• Control pumps or pumping equipment.
• Drive passenger vehicles.
• Inspect motor vehicles.
• Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.
• Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
• Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
• Monitor engine operation or functioning.
• Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
• Operate industrial equipment.
• Remove debris or damaged materials.
• Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
• Shovel materials.