National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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6621 - Service station attendants

Service station attendants employed in automotive service stations sell fuel and other automotive products and perform such services as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to motor vehicles. Those employed in marinas sell fuel, rent boats and related equipment, and maintain marina facilities.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • gas station attendant (except self-serve)
    • marina attendant
    • service station attendant

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Auto technicians (See 7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers)
    • Self-serve gas bar cashiers (See 6611 Cashiers)
    • Service station managers (See 0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers)
    • Service station supervisors (See 6211 Retail sales supervisors)
  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    Automotive service station attendants

    • Refuel vehicles
    • Perform minor service and maintenance such as washing the windshield, checking fluid levels and air pressure, and replacing parts such as tires, light bulbs and windshield-wiper blades
    • Receive payment from customers
    • Perform minor property maintenance duties such as sweeping service station lot, trimming shrubs, scrubbing service bays and painting curbs
    • May pick up and deliver customers' cars for service station automotive repair department.

    Marina service station attendants

    • Refuel boats
    • Pump boat's marine septic system
    • Rent boats, life jackets and other equipment and record rental data
    • Receive payment from customers
    • Maintain dock area and marina facilities and assist in seasonal moving of ramps and docks.
  • Employment requirements

    • Some secondary school education is usually required.
    • Propane and natural gas pump attendants may require an operator's licence.
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