How to hire a gas station attendant

How to hire a gas station attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step gas station 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 station attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gas station attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your gas station 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 station attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

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   A gas station attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, gas station attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of gas station attendants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Gas Station Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Gas Station 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
   Attendant	An attendant is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service by assisting customers with their needs and inquiries, managing complaints, and providing timely actions. Attendants duties include maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of operational areas, monitoring product inventories and requesting necessary stocks and equipment, performing administrative tasks as needed, escalating concerns to the management for immediate resolution, and conducting maintenance services... Show more	$9-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Stock Shelves
   • Groceries
   • SAM
   • POS
   • Lottery Tickets
   • Cash Drawers
   • Fuel Pumps
   • Fuel Tanks
   • Air Pressure
   • Customer Complaints
   • Food Preparation
   • Diesel Fuel
   • Propane

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transaction for sell items.
   • Provide friendly service to customers by checking groceries, manning gas station pay station, and bagging groceries
   • Order stock, pricing, shelving incoming goods, selling food, groceries, and relate items.
   • Pump gas and fill propane tanks for customers, stock retail shelving and perform general janitorial duties in the store.
   • Maintain facility cleanliness and safety.
   • Fill propane tanks to customer specifications while following safety protocols.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your gas station attendant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A gas station attendant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, gas station attendants' average salary in kentucky is 34% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level gas station attendants earn 44% less than senior-level gas station attendants.
   • Certifications. A gas station attendant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a gas station attendant's salary.

   Average gas station attendant salary

   $12.37hourly

   $25,725 yearly

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   Entry-level gas station attendant salary

   $19,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a gas station attendant job description

   A gas station attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a gas station attendant job description:

   Gas station attendant job description example

   It is the Company's intention to provide enough information of each position to all applicants and employees regarding the actual job duties (both physical and mental) so individuals can decide if they are qualified to adequately perform such tasks. Due to the vast number of tasks that may be assigned to each position, the following list is the Company's attempt to summarize the kinds of duties it has identified as "essential" for those holding this position.
   This application is for our night shift, 10pm-630am.
   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in English • Capable of being at work as scheduled to relieve prior shift employees • Experience in retail sales preferred • Legally eligible to work in the United States • Reliable transportation to and from the store
   WILLINGNESS TO: • Ask customers if they are interested in purchasing additional items (suggestive “plus” selling) • Greet customers with a friendly welcome and be helpful to customers, vendors and coworkers • Work alone and with others • Follow Company policies, as well as, State and Federal laws • Work with minimum direction and follow instructions given by supervisor(s) • Complete other duties as assigned
   PHYSICAL ABILITY – THE EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO: • Exposed to cold or hot temperature extremes performing in the walk-in cooler, freezer and/or outdoors • Bend at waist with some twisting during the workday • Clean interior/exterior areas (trash disposal, bathrooms, spills, etc.) Grasp, reach and manipulate objects with hands continuously throughout the day. (This requires eye-hand coordination, and may occasionally require climbing a ladder to store/retrieve materials or place/remove signs) • Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds from ground to waist (to replenish fountain syrups, ice, etc.) Push/pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds (utilizing a hand-truck, sweep and mop the floors, etc.) • Routinely lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead (stocking/maintaining inventory levels on the shelves, in the cooler and freezer, etc.) • Stand, stoop and/or walk for an entire shift
   MENTAL CAPABILITIES: • Accurately complete daily paperwork • Properly ring up all sales on a cash register, accurately count back change, handle money, checks and other types of payment received for products sold
   OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT: • Efficiently perform multi-function operations of all store equipment (fuel pumps, measure fuel tank levels, etc.) Maintain property and equipment to ensure customers have a safe shopping experience
   SAFETY: • Follow Company Loss Prevention and Safety Procedures, such as wearing suitable clothing for safety purposes, and not working outside at night, etc. The above duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Note: This job description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without consent or advance notice to employees. • Reliable transportation to and from the store
   The above duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position.
   Note: This job description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without consent or advance notice to employees.
   Hiring Immediately!
   
   REQUIREMENTS
   Over 21 Years Old
   
   ABOUT THE COMPANY

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right gas station 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 station attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit gas station attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with gas station attendant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 station attendant

   Once you've decided on a perfect gas station 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new gas station attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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