Overview
Service station attendants employed in automotive service stations sell fuel and other automotive products and perform such services as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to motor vehicles. Those employed in marinas sell fuel, rent boats and related equipment, and maintain marina facilities.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Automotive service station attendants
Refuel vehicles
Perform minor service and maintenance such as washing the windshield, checking fluid levels and air pressure, and replacing parts such as tires, light bulbs and windshield-wiper blades
Receive payment from customers
Perform minor property maintenance duties such as sweeping service station lot, trimming shrubs, scrubbing service bays and painting curbs
May pick up and deliver customers' cars for service station automotive repair department.
Marina service station attendants
Refuel boats
Pump boat's marine septic system
Rent boats, life jackets and other equipment and record rental data
Receive payment from customers
Maintain dock area and marina facilities and assist in seasonal moving of ramps and docks.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$36,289
$60,274
Job openings
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132expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Some secondary school education is usually required.
Propane and natural gas pump attendants may require an operator's licence.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.