Automotive & Watercraft Service Attendants

Also Called: Attendant, Fuel Dock Attendant, Gas Attendant, Service Station Attendant

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$27,430

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Automotive & Watercraft Service Attendants do

Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.

  • Collect cash payments from customers and make change or charge purchases to customers' credit cards and provide customers with receipts.
  • Check tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
  • Perform minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, or changing engine oil or filters.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Auto Collision • Automobile Technician • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Retail Sales

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Spend Time Standing

Tools

  • Awls
  • Hoists
  • Hammers
  • Socket sets
  • Jacks

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Time accounting software
Timekeeping software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Operation and Control
  • Service Orientation
  • Speaking
  • Time Management

Knowledge

Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 59% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 23% Post-secondary certificate
  • 16% Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Automotive & Watercraft Service Attendants Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Automotive Engineering Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Automotive Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Clearfield - Job Corps

    Clearfield, Utah

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance
  • Verbal

This is what Automotive & Watercraft Service Attendants across the country typically make.

$13.19 / hour
$27,430 /year

Entry Level

$16.26 / hour
$33,820 /year

Median Level

$21.07 / hour
$43,830 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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