ISCO-08 9122
Vehicle cleaners
4.5%
ADI · 398th of 433 · 95% interval 0.0–14.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 4.5% of the task time of vehicle cleaners, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full4.5%
398th of 433 · interval 0.0–14.0
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time6.9%
422nd of 433 · interval 3.1–11.4
Evidence20
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 2.9 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 89.6%L1Augmentation · 5.9%L2Partial delegation · 4.5%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
20 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean and polish vehicle windows.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 6.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 6.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 42 min | Physical presence |
| Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 6.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 5.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task | 5.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 5.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 5.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 5.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 5.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 5.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 5.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4.6% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain inventories of supplies.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 5 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task | 4.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task | 4.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task | 3.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars.Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · supplemental task | 2.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 4.5% | 8 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.075 | 13 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.63 | 2 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 20 | 12 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0 | 4 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (91)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Other cleaning workers 9129 | 13.5 | |
| Window cleaners 9123 | 4.8 | |
| Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments 9112 | 4.3 | |
| Domestic cleaners and helpers 9111 | 3.8 | |
| Hand launderers and pressers 9121 | 0.0 |
Dashed line: vehicle cleaners (4.5%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Vehicle cleaners (ISCO-08 9122), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/9122
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Vehicle cleaners (ISCO-08 9122)}
}Machine-readable
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