Also called: Gas Station Attendant, Fuel Dock Attendant
Pumps fuel for drivers at full-service stations or boats at marina fuel docks.
In New Jersey (where drivers can't pump their own gas) or at a marina, attendants fuel vehicles, take payment, check oil, and help customers.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 53-6031: Average (3% to 4%).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Self-serve and EV charging already cut most of these jobs; they remain mainly where law or marinas require them.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply at full-service gas stations (common in New Jersey and Oregon)
Classes: Auto tech CTE, Math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-6031.
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