SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT

ANZSCO Code: 621611

Sells fuel, lubricants and other automotive accessories, and performs minor maintenance on motor vehicles at a service station.

Skill Level

5

Group: SERVICE STATION ATTENDANTS

ANZSCO Code: 6216

SERVICE STATION ATTENDANTS sell fuel, lubricants and other automotive accessories, and perform minor maintenance on motor vehicles at service stations.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below. In Australia

In Australia

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand

NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

Tasks Include
  • 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