How to hire a gas attendant

How to hire a gas attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step gas attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a gas attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gas attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your gas attendant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a gas attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a gas attendant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a gas attendant that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of gas attendants.

   Type of Gas Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Gas Attendant		$9-16
   Fueler	A fueler is in charge of refueling vehicles and other machinery, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. Although the extent of their responsibilities depends on their place or industry of employment, it typically includes managing fuel inventory and storage, transporting fuel to different locations, adhering to requests and schedules, and performing regular maintenance checks to ensure efficiency and safety... Show more	$11-23
   Gas Station Attendant	Also known as gas jockeys, gas station attendants collect money for the client's purchase, pump gas, and keep the property clean. They may work part-time or full-time shifts, including holidays and weekends... Show more	$9-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Vehicles
   • Basic Math
   • Math
   • Cash Handling
   • Cash Control
   • Groceries
   • Cash Registers
   • Customer Service
   • Clean Windows
   • Fuel Tanks
   • Air Pressure
   • Tire Pressure
   • POS
   • Stock Shelves

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Ring up groceries, direct patrons to where things are, and answer the phone.
   • Process cash and credit card payments via cash register and POS at completion of service.
   • Work and monitor USCAN station, bag groceries, clean station, help answer customer concerns.
   • Clean the store, and perform closing procedures that include taking in all the propane equipment and shutting down the pumps.
   • Operate and monitor gas pump dispensers including dispensing propane safely using establish guidelines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your gas attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A gas attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, gas attendants' average salary in kentucky is 34% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level gas attendants 46% less than senior-level gas attendants.
   • Certifications. A gas attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a gas attendant's salary.

   Average gas attendant salary

   $12.66hourly

   $26,342 yearly

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   Entry-level gas attendant salary

   $19,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a gas attendant job description

   A good gas attendant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a gas attendant job description:

   Gas attendant job description example

   This position is limited to individuals between the ages of 16-17 Are you friendly? Energetic? Social? We ask, because at QuickChek, our main focus is the Customer Experience. If you demonstrate these qualities, this could be the perfect job for you! We take pride in serving our fuel customers in a quick n' friendly way, every minute of every day! Our Team is looking for that special someone who has great customer service skills, someone that wants to make a difference in the day of others, one smile at a time . No experience, no problem, we'll teach you everything you need to know! What's in it for you? A part-time job that will grow with you A schedule that works for YOU Paid-time off Employee discount Paid breaks A job at QuickChek will help you prepare for your future with experience working in a team environment and the opportunity to develop problem solving & decision making skills. A job with QuickChek could even grow into a career! Responsibilities Your job responsibilities and availability of hours could be limited based on your job classification and your age as determined by state and federal laws and regulations. Provide exceptional customer service in dispensing gasoline into customer vehicles Complete gasoline sales transactions in an accurate and friendly manner Keep gasoline sales area neat and orderly Follow proper guidelines for cash handling, timekeeping, sanitation and all other Procedures Adhere cash control guidelines Other duties/responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Must Haves Minimum 16 years of age Friendly Willing to Smile - A lot A Great Attitude Ability to get to work on time Able to deliver the highest level of Customer Service Strong basic math skills
   Ability and willingness to work in all types of weather
   Physical Requirements * Stand - Continuously
   * Bend/Squat/Twist - Frequently
   * Reaching - Frequently
   * Lifting
   o Up to 10lbs - Continuously
   o Up to 25lbs - Frequently
   o Up to 50lbs - Rarely
   * Push/pull 40lbs - Occasionally
   * Walk - Continously
   * Stoop/Kneel/Crouch - Occasionally
   * Grasp/Pinch/Grip - Frequently We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right gas attendant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your gas attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit gas attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit gas attendants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new gas attendant

   Once you've decided on a perfect gas attendant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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