The work of a service station attendant varies depending on the type of services the station provides. In many places, attendants spend most of their time in a booth activating fuel pumps for self-service customers, collecting money, and providing change.

Since many stations also sell sodas, brad, magazines, and other items, some parts of the job are identical to that of a convenience store clerk. At more traditional service stations, job responsibilities are more varied. Attendants provide more hands-on "full services" such as pumping gas, checking under the hood and checking tire pressure.

In addition, they may sell oil, wiper blades, and other automotive products to customers. By providing prompt, cheerful service, they can encourage people to come back again. They may also help prevent accidents by noticing whether a customer's tires are low or if a headlight is out.

Work schedules tend to be flexible, making this an ideal part-time or after-school job. So if you like cars, enjoy interacting with people, and don't mind working in all kinds of weather, this is a great entry-level job that could someday lead to the owning or managing of a small gas station or large, busy full-service station.