Service Station Attendants - 53-6031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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, install antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Automobile-Self-Serve-Service-Station Attendant
  • Automobile-Service-Station Attendant
  • Garage Servicer, Industrial
  • Gas-and-Oil Servicer
  • Lubrication Servicer
  • Taxi Servicer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Activate fuel pumps and fill fuel tanks of vehicles with gasoline or diesel fuel to specified levels.
  • Check air pressure in vehicle tires; and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, and other fluids; and add air, oil, water, or other fluids, as required.
  • Clean parking areas, offices, restrooms, and equipment, and remove trash.
  • Clean windshields, and/or wash and wax vehicles.
  • Collect cash payments from customers and make change, or charge purchases to customers' credit cards and provide customers with receipts.
  • Grease and lubricate vehicles or specified units, such as springs, universal joints, and steering knuckles, using grease guns or spray lubricants.
  • Maintain customer records and follow up periodically with telephone, mail, or personal reminders of service due.
  • Operate car washes.
  • Order stock, and price and shelve incoming goods.
  • Perform minor repairs such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, and changing engine oil and filters.
  • Prepare daily reports of fuel, oil, and accessory sales.
  • Provide customers with information about local roads and highways.
  • Rotate, test, and repair or replace tires.
  • Sell and install accessories, such as batteries, windshield wiper blades, fan belts, bulbs and headlamps.
  • Sell prepared food, groceries, and related items.
  • Test and charge batteries.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • advise customer on substitution of parts
  • answer customer or public inquiries
  • arrange merchandise display
  • calculate rates for organization's products or services
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • collect deposit or payment
  • collect payment
  • determine placement part required
  • determine specifications
  • estimate materials or labor requirements
  • examine returned parts for defects
  • greet customers, guests, visitors, or passengers
  • inspect products or materials for damage, defects, or shortages
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • manage inventories or supplies
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • obtain information from individuals
  • provide customer service
  • read vehicle manufacturer's specifications
  • repair or install tires
  • sell merchandise
  • stock or organize goods
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • use cash registers
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use industry terms or concepts
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use sales techniques