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Petrol Station Attendants

Descriptions & Duties

  • Petrol Station Attendants are responsible for filling fuel tanks, testing the lubricant and tyre gas, cleaning the car, introducing convenience store merchandise and the latest offers for customers.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Operation and management knowledge of petrol stations

Petrol Station Attendants must know the operation process of the petrol station. They need to have a certain degree of understanding of oil products and automobiles, as well as the management of safety, equipment, oil metering and convenience store business, so as to provide the good service for the customers.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • usually have Primary 6 or above education level

Experience

  • typically gain skills through work experiences

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$12,000

Monthly Salary $10,000-$15,000

Monthly Salary $10,000-$20,000

Monthly Salary $15,000-$20,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$30,000

Work Environment

  • Petrol Station Attendants generally work outdoors, work shifts, often including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. They sometimes perform physically demanding tasks e.g., lifting of various products. They often stand for long periods. They may work full time or part time.

Tools

  • Automatic car wash facilities
  • Fuel tanks
  • Lubricants
  • Point of sale POS computer terminals
  • Refuelling equipment - petrol pumps, refuelling Indicator
  • Vehicle squeegees

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