Service Station Attendant
Service station attendants sell fuel, lubricants, motor accessories, takeaway food, drinks and other items. They sometimes perform minor maintenance on motor vehicles.
Service station attendants may perform the following tasks:
- fill fuel tanks and LPG cylinders
- measure the level of oil in engines
- measure air pressure in tyres
- replenish oil, water and air levels
- wash windscreens
- clean petrol pumps and surrounding areas
- drive vehicles and collect spare parts
- accept cash, EFTPOS and credit card payments, and operate a computerised console machine and a cash register
- assist mechanics in minor car cleaning and repairs
- order stock and maintain displays for the retail section of the service station
- carry out basic administrative work.
Service station attendants have a high level of contact with the public and work mainly in a retail setting. They may have to work day and evening shifts and on weekends.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical and manual work
- no skin allergies caused by exposure to petrol or oil
- able to calculate figures, handle money and write clearly
- a friendly manner and good communication skills
- a current drivers license is desirable
- able to remember product information and provide advice to customers
- interest in motor vehicles and mechanical aptitude are desirable.
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