How to hire a gas station supervisor

How to hire a gas station supervisor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A gas station supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, gas station supervisors 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of gas station supervisors.

   Type of Gas Station Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Gas Station Supervisor		$13-37
   Warehouse Lead	Warehouse leads are responsible for supply chain management in distribution centers. Their duties and responsibilities include supervising employees and evaluating their performance, meeting safety regulations, and monitoring deliveries and shipments... Show more	$12-29
   Driver Manager	The job of driver managers involves the recruitment, training, and assessment of drivers and their qualifications pursuant to driving laws. Driver managers manage vehicles confirming their safety and working order... Show more	$13-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Convenience Stores
   • Quality Service
   • Credit Card
   • Food Safety
   • Inventory Control
   • Customer Complaints
   • Monetary Transactions
   • Groceries

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage ramp procedures, baggage handling and cabin grooming services; coordinate GSE maintenance and identify new business opportunities.
   • Maintain oversight and responsibilities for the overall airline operation and compliance with all company and government mandate regulations within assign location.
   • Fill propane tanks to customer specifications while following safety protocols.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, gas station supervisors' average salary in idaho is 49% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level gas station supervisors 63% less than senior-level gas station supervisors.
   • Certifications. A gas station supervisor 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 station supervisor's salary.

   Average gas station supervisor salary

   $48,748yearly

   $23.44 hourly rate

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   Entry-level gas station supervisor salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a gas station supervisor job description

   A good gas station supervisor 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 station supervisor job description:

   Gas station supervisor job description example

   As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!
   **Meijer Rewards**
   
   + Weekly pay
   
   + Scheduling flexibility
   
   + Paid parental leave
   
   + Paid education assistance
   
   + Care.com/back-up care assistance
   
   + Team member discount
   
   + Development programs for advancement and career growth
   
   Please review the job profile below and apply today!
   
   This position will be responsible for delivering remarkable customer service by providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude. This entry level team member position will be exposed to a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service and merchandising.
   
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   **Join a community. Build a career.**
   
   We are searching for a new member of the Meijer family! As we grow, we're seeking an entry-level team member to join us as a General Merchandise Clerk who is able to complete a variety of retail tasks related to product, customer service, pricing, inventory, and merchandising. You will also collaborate with other team members and managers on additional tasks as needed. Are you a people person? Do you want to have a positive impact on your community? If so, we hope you will join us!
   
   **What will you be doing?**
   
   + You will build rapport with customers.
   
   + Display a friendly and outgoing attitude through good eye contact and body language.
   
   + Help customers with any questions they may have. If you aren't able to answer their question, you will direct them to another team member who can.
   
   + Stock product and maintain displays according to merchandising standards.
   
   + Utilize technology to complete activities and tasks.
   
   + This position is applicable to the following departments: Health and Beauty Care, Hardlines, Fashion/Softlines, Pets, Hardware, Card and Party, Outdoor, Seasonal and Floral.
   
   **What skills will you use?**
   
   + You are detail-oriented and organized.
   
   + Strong listening and communications skills, face-to-face and virtually.
   
   + Willingness to learn or existing familiarity with job-specific technology.
   
   + Problem-solving competence and eagerness to troubleshoot when necessary.
   
   + You are process-driven and able to follow procedures in an organized and efficient way.
   
   + You work well in a fast-paced environment.
   
   + Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
   
   + Ability to stand for long periods of time.
   
   + Desire to work with customers on a consistent basis.
   
   **Meijer starts with me.**
   
   It's not just a brand name, it's a family name. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, Meijer treats our Team Members like they're a part of our family. We want to see them happy, growing, and successful. That's why our Team Members say, "Meijer starts with me." Sound like the place for you? Join us.
   
   **Who are we a good fit for?**
   
   We love working with talented people but more than that, we look for team members who thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help us build on our family culture. Meijer is a great place for you if you want a job that's more than a paycheck and a career that plays an important role in your community.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find gas station supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your gas station supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit gas station supervisor 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 supervisor 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect gas station supervisor 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new gas station supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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