O*NET-SOC 53-6031.00

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1207/2016
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.1207/2016
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.1207/2016
Speaking2.A.1.d3.1207/2016
Time Management2.B.5.a3.1207/2016
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.007/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.3807/2016
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.3807/2016
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.2507/2016
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.2507/2016
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.2507/2016
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.2507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Collect cash payments from customers, and make change or charge purchases to customers' credit cards, providing customers with receipts.Core8407/2016
Check tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.Core8407/2016
Perform minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, or changing engine oil or filters.Core8407/2016
Clean parking areas, offices, restrooms, or equipment, and remove trash.Core8407/2016
Order stock, and price and shelve incoming goods.Core8307/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.411/2023
Conventional4.3811/2023
Enterprising2.1511/2023
Social1.9711/2023
Investigative1.3211/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.