Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Transportation and Material Moving
Cars, trucks, buses, and boats are fueled and checked for tire pressure and fluid levels—oil, transmission, radiator, battery—and topped up as needed. The same work can include greasing joints, changing oil and filters, adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs or fan belts, and rotating or repairing tires, plus selling and fitting parts such as batteries, wiper blades, and lamps. Customers pay in cash or by card and get a receipt; between vehicles there is stocking shelves, pricing goods, and cleaning the lot, office, or restrooms. It suits people who like straightforward mechanical tasks, brief customer exchanges, and switching among fueling, repairs, and sales.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$35'670
Median Wage Market Position
$35'670
What you might do
- Top off oil, fuel, and other vehicle fluids
- Take cash or card payments and hand over receipts
- Change oil, filters, and spark plugs
- Grease springs, joints, and steering parts
- Rotate, test, and replace worn tires
- Fit batteries, wiper blades, and headlamps
Skills that matter
- Checking oil, coolant, and tire pressure
- Taking cash and card payments
- Adjusting brakes and changing engine oil
- Talking customers through charges and receipts
- Rotating, testing, and replacing tires
- Greasing joints, springs, and steering parts
AI & the future of this role
Fueling, lubrication, and minor on-site repairs still need people beside the vehicle or boat. Automated payment and self-service pumps may shrink routine attendant tasks, though hands-on service and customer help are likely to remain in demand.
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