Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, install antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires. In addition, attendants may earn commissions on the accessories they sell and the services they provide, such as adding oil, lubricating cars, or assisting mechanics. In some stations, employers provide fringe benefits such as accident and health insurance and paid vacations.
Employers generally furnish uniforms and pay for their cleaning.
Because many stations are open at least 12 hours a day, six days a week, work schedules may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Part-time work is almost always available. Increased sales of cars that offer better gas mileage have reduced fuel consumption. In addition, the trend towards self-service stations further limits employment. However, additional job openings are expected to occur as attendants transfer to other occupations, retire, or leave the labor market.