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Petrol Pump Attendant
Occupation Code: 5245
Alternative title: Service Station Attendant
Job description and duties
Petrol Pump Attendants are responsible for the day-to-day running of service stations. A Petrol Pump Attendant is typically expected to:
• Check fuel storage tank levels
• Refuel customers’ motor vehicles
• Check tyre pressure and pump tyres
• Perform minor maintenance such as
checking for oil and radiator fluid and refilling
if necessary (where applicable)
• Check windscreen wipers and refit if
necessary (where applicable)
• Take payment and give change
• Perform stocktake and order new stock
(where applicable)
• Promote and sell products such as car
accessories (where applicable)
• Wash cars (where applicable)
Working environment
Petrol Pump Attendants work in service stations, outdoors and in all types of weather conditions. Due to the nature of their work,
Petrol Pump Attendants may be exposed to fuel fumes. Occasionally, Petrol Pump Attendants may be requested to work within service station shops or garage environments.
Petrol Pump Attendants typically work full-time on shift basis from Monday to Saturday.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
In order to work as a Petrol Pump Attendant, candidates should ideally be in possession of a School Leaving Certificate. Certificates in basic First Aid and basic Firefighting may be considered an asset.
Employers may also request a clean Police Conduct Certificate.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Petrol Pump Attendants are expected to have:
• Money handling skills
• Basic knowledge related to automotive
operations
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Number of employees (2017)
115
Share of foreigners (2017)
4%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+17%
Median Pay (per annum)
€9,100
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