Vehicle cleaners also are occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and other environmental conditions. The work may be noisy. The work is active and involves cleaning parts of vehicles that are hard to reach. Cleaners are exposed to chemicals and fumes. Over 20 percent of all handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers, and laborers are members of a union.
Wages vary with level of training, experience and location.
Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies with the workers experience and employer. Full-time vehicle cleaners may receive benefits. Common benefits include health insurance, sick leave, and paid vacation. There were 6,150 people employed as vehicle washers and equipment cleaners in Indiana in 1998.