Service Station Attendants
Snapshot
Service Station Attendants sell fuel, lubricants and other automotive accessories, and perform minor maintenance on motor vehicles at service stations.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 6300 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $680 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | below average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- filling fuel tanks and containers to level specified by customer
- checking and replenishing air pressure in vehicle tyres, and oil and other vehicle fluid levels
- washing vehicle windscreens and windows
- performing minor repair work to vehicles such as replacing tyres, light bulbs and windscreen wiper blades
- maintaining and operating automatic car wash facilities
- collecting payments from customers for purchases
- cleaning petrol pumps and surrounding driveway, shop and facilities
- undertaking stock control and preparing reports on fuel, oil, accessories and other items sold
- replenishing stock of fast foods, newspapers, magazines and grocery items
Job Titles
- Service Station Attendant