However, additional job openings are expected to occur as attendants transfer to other occupations, retire, or leave the labor market. Employment opportunities are best for attendants with mechanical skills. Employers report some difficulty in finding experienced applicants to fill vacancies, but have little difficulty in finding inexperienced applicants. This means workers new to the field may have a difficult time finding that first job. Advancement There are several ways for Service Station Attendants to get a better job.
Additional training qualifies attendants to become automobile mechanics.
Those with business management capabilities may advance to station managers. Many experienced station managers and automobile mechanics go into business for themselves. Ask friends, relatives and other contacts for job leads For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank . Click arrow at bottom left of image to begin. Most employers prefer high school graduates.