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Vehicle Service Attendant

Quick Facts

Median Salary$43,203
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year GrowthN/A
Assessment MatchTake the Assessment

What They Do

A Vehicle Service Attendant cleans and performs regular maintenance for cars and vehicles at a rental agency. Identifies and reports damage when vehicles are returned by customers. May also work to clean and maintain vehicles in a government agency fleet.


Core Tasks:

  • Collect cash payments from customers, and make change or charge purchases to customers' credit cards, providing customers with receipts.
  • Check tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
  • Perform minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, or changing engine oil or filters.
  • Clean parking areas, offices, restrooms, or equipment, and remove trash.
  • Order stock, and price and shelve incoming goods.
  • Sell and install accessories, such as batteries, windshield wiper blades, fan belts, bulbs, or headlamps.
  • Grease and lubricate vehicles or specified units, such as springs, universal joints, or steering knuckles, using grease guns or spray lubricants.
  • Rotate, test, and repair or replace tires.

What to expect as a Vehicle Service Attendant

1Earn a High school or GED Diploma

16% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

73 openings for Vehicle Service Attendants

Career Progression

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