[Core] [84% incumbents] Collect cash payments from customers, and make change or charge purchases to customers' credit cards, providing customers with receipts.
  DWAs: Collect fares or payment from customers.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Check tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
  DWAs: Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids. | Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Perform minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, or changing engine oil or filters.
  DWAs: Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Clean parking areas, offices, restrooms, or equipment, and remove trash.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas. | Clean machinery or equipment.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Grease and lubricate vehicles or specified units, such as springs, universal joints, or steering knuckles, using grease guns or spray lubricants.
  DWAs: Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Rotate, test, and repair or replace tires.
  DWAs: Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Clean windshields.
  DWAs: Clean vehicles or vehicle components.

[Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Activate fuel pumps and fill fuel tanks of vehicles with gasoline or diesel fuel to specified levels.
  DWAs: Control pumps or pumping equipment.

[Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Test and charge batteries.
  DWAs: Inspect motor vehicles. | Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Supplemental] [84% incumbents] Provide customers with information about local roads or highways.
  DWAs: Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Order stock, and price and shelve incoming goods.
  DWAs: Acquire supplies or equipment.

[Core] [83% incumbents] Sell and install accessories, such as batteries, windshield wiper blades, fan belts, bulbs, or headlamps.
  DWAs: Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | Sell products or services.

[Supplemental] [83% incumbents] Prepare daily reports of fuel, oil, and accessory sales.
  DWAs: Record sales or transactions data.

[Supplemental] [83% incumbents] Maintain customer records and follow up periodically with telephone, mail, or personal reminders of services due.
  DWAs: Record sales or transactions data.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.64 lvl:4.96) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mechanical (imp:4.40 lvl:4.47) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.99 lvl:3.49) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Administration and Management (imp:3.76 lvl:3.87) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:3.27 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:3.00 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.98 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:2.98 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Chemistry (imp:2.93 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.89 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:2.82 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.57 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.55 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.47 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Production and Processing (imp:2.41 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:2.26 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:2.13 lvl:2.24) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Psychology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.94 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:1.90 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.68 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.56 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Geography (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:2.77) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.06 lvl:4.42) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.87 lvl:3.04) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.86 lvl:3.94) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.84 lvl:3.80) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.82 lvl:4.32) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.74 lvl:4.50) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.64 lvl:3.31) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.60 lvl:4.63) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.59 lvl:4.05) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.56 lvl:3.15) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Processing Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.55) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.44 lvl:3.01) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.32 lvl:3.68) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.27 lvl:3.34) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.25 lvl:2.86) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.24 lvl:3.61) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.20 lvl:3.00) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.13 lvl:3.13) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.10 lvl:3.71) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.08 lvl:3.53) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:2.92) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.05 lvl:2.53) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.03 lvl:3.22) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.03 lvl:3.14) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.89) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.83 lvl:3.28) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.74 lvl:3.00) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.69 lvl:3.10) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.86) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.61 lvl:2.81) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.74) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.66) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.53 lvl:2.28) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Working with Computers (imp:2.41 lvl:2.65) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.39 lvl:2.58) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.38 lvl:2.32) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.33 lvl:1.98) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.32 lvl:1.81) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.17 lvl:2.16) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.71) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:1.40) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.38) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.02) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control (imp:0.97) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.84) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.71) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.69) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:0.64) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:0.60) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility (imp:0.58) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.54) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:0.49) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.39) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.48) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Installation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 102,010
  annual_median    : $35,670
  annual_pct10     : $28,630
  annual_pct25     : $31,300
  annual_pct75     : $39,320
  annual_pct90     : $46,060
  annual_mean      : $36,780
  hourly_median    : $17.15

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Hawaii ($43,630)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($22,250)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.961x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   56,790  median: $  35,860
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   36,110  median: $  35,180
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    2,440  median: $  34,450
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,540  median: $  50,360
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,470  median: $  31,700
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,430  median: $  41,980
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      900  median: $  37,440
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      840  median: $  33,100
  Construction                             emp:      160  median: $  48,950
  Educational Services                     emp:       70  median: $  38,980

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (13 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:   56,790  median: $  35,860
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   36,110  median: $  35,180
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    2,440  median: $  34,450
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,540  median: $  50,360
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,470  median: $  31,700
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    1,430  median: $  41,980
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      900  median: $  37,440
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      840  median: $  33,100
  Construction                             emp:      160  median: $  48,950
  Educational Services                     emp:       70  median: $  38,980

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:36:07.562538Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Vehicular automation (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicular_automation
  QID: Q3569610
  Extract: Vehicular automation is using technology to assist or replace the operator of a vehicle such as a car, truck, aircraft, rocket, military vehicle, or boat. Assisted vehicles are semi-autonomous, whereas vehicles that can travel without a human operator are autonomous. The degree of autonomy may be su

  Title: Transport in New Zealand (similarity: 0.2353)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_New_Zealand
  QID: Q14477542
  Extract: Transport in New Zealand consists of a variety of roads, sailing, buses, ferries, and railways, both light and heavy. Before Europeans arrived, Māori either walked or used watercraft on rivers and along the coasts. European shipping and railways revolutionised the transport of goods and people, befo

  Title: James H. Williams Jr. (similarity: 0.2462)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_H._Williams_Jr.
  QID: Q15990359
  Extract: James Henry Williams Jr. is a mechanical engineer, consultant, civic commentator, and teacher of engineering. He is currently Professor of Applied Mechanics in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is regarded as one of the world's leading exper

  Title: Attendant (similarity: 0.3396)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attendant
  QID: Q4818196
  Extract: Attendant or attendance may refer to:Car attendant, a railroad employee
Flight attendant, flight crew employed to ensure the safety and comfort of the passengers
Museum attendant
Toilet attendant, maintains standards in a toilet and collects any usage fees
Parking attendant
Sports attendance
Servant

  Title: The Flight Attendant (similarity: 0.4375)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flight_Attendant
  QID: Q55635222
  Extract: The Flight Attendant is an American dark comedy drama mystery thriller television series developed by Steve Yockey based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Chris Bohjalian. It stars Kaley Cuoco in the title role and premiered on HBO Max on November 26, 2020. In December 2020, the series was renew

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities. BLS wage data provides current market intelligence. Multiple related occupations confirm career pathway validity.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:17:22.114776+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,646
tokens_output        : 4,011
cost_usd             : $0.043734
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. The closest semantic neighbor 'Attendant' provides general context about service roles across various industries.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants provide essential vehicle servicing, including fuel, lubrication, and basic maintenance for cars, trucks, boats, and other vehicles. They interact directly with customers to collect payments, check fluid levels, perform minor repairs, and maintain clean service areas. This frontline service role combines mechanical knowledge with customer service skills in retail and service environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Service attendants start by activating fuel pumps and filling customer vehicles with gasoline or diesel to specified levels. They check tire pressure and fluid levels including motor oil, transmission fluid, radiator coolant, and battery condition, adding air or fluids as needed. Throughout the day, they collect cash payments from customers, process credit card transactions, and provide change. They perform minor repairs such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, changing engine oil and filters, and rotating or replacing tires. Additional duties include cleaning windshields, greasing and lubricating vehicle components like springs and universal joints, testing and charging batteries, and maintaining clean parking areas and restrooms.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong dependability and attention to detail, as vehicle safety depends on accurate fluid checks and proper maintenance procedures. They possess good manual dexterity and finger dexterity for handling tools and equipment, along with physical strength for lifting and moving objects. Successful attendants have excellent oral communication skills to interact with customers and provide helpful information about local roads and services. They combine a realistic, hands-on approach to mechanical tasks with conventional organizational skills for processing payments and maintaining records.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent (58.6% of workers), though some employers accept candidates with less than a high school education (16.3%). Many workers enhance their qualifications through post-secondary certificates in automotive technology, mechanical repair, or related fields (22.6%). Entry-level training is typically provided on-the-job, covering safety procedures, equipment operation, and customer service protocols.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Service attendants can advance to automotive service technician or mechanic positions with additional technical training and experience. Career progression may lead to service advisor roles, combining technical knowledge with enhanced customer relations responsibilities. Some experienced workers move into supervisory positions at service stations or transition to specialized roles in automotive maintenance, diesel engine repair, or marine vehicle servicing.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 102,010 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $35,670 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $28,630 at the 10th percentile to $46,060 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is moderate, with Hawaii offering the highest wages at $43,630 and Puerto Rico the lowest at $22,250, representing a 1.96x ratio. Employment is concentrated in Retail Trade (56,790 workers) and Other Services sectors (36,110 workers), with additional opportunities in Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation. Job Zone 2 classification indicates stable demand for roles requiring some preparation but not extensive education.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Core job functions like fuel dispensing and fluid checking involve direct customer interaction and manual dexterity that resist full automation. While some service station operations may become increasingly self-service, the need for minor repairs, tire services, and customer assistance will likely maintain demand for human workers in the near to medium term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression path with overlapping mechanical knowledge and vehicle maintenance activities.
    data: mechanical knowledge (4.4 importance)
    data: vehicle maintenance tasks
    data: O*NET declared relationship
  [task_similarity] Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (53-7061.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared cleaning responsibilities including windshields, parking areas, and equipment maintenance.
    data: clean windshields task
    data: clean parking areas task
    data: O*NET declared relationship
  [skill_overlap] Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (53-7072.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve controlling pumps and fluid handling equipment with similar operation and control skills.
    data: activate fuel pumps task
    data: operation and control skill (3.1 importance)
    data: controlling machines work activity
  [knowledge_overlap] Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared mechanical knowledge and equipment maintenance responsibilities across different machinery types.
    data: mechanical knowledge (4.4 importance)
    data: minor repairs tasks
    data: O*NET declared relationship
  [riasec_cluster] Aircraft Service Attendants (53-6032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both service attendant roles share realistic-conventional RIASEC profiles and direct customer service orientation.
    data: RIASEC R:6.40, C:4.37
    data: customer service focus
    data: service attendant job family

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['service attendant', 'auto attendant', 'gas station', 'fuel attendant', 'automotive service', 'vehicle service', 'watercraft service', 'marine service']
  exclude_keywords : ['technician', 'mechanic', 'engineer', 'specialist', 'manager']
  title_patterns   : ['*service*attendant*', '*auto*attendant*', '*automotive*attendant*', '*gas*station*', '*fuel*attendant*']
  common_variations: ['auto service attendant', 'gas station attendant', 'fuel attendant', 'automotive attendant', 'service station attendant', 'vehicle service attendant', 'watercraft attendant', 'marine service attendant']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'vehicles', 'service', 'principles', 'control', 'objects', 'customers', 'includes', 'customer', 'services', 'materials', 'ideas', 'procedures', 'mechanical', 'techniques', 'body', 'problems', 'standards']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01541  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  30  0.01101  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  dwas:13%  inference:7%
vehicles                   16  0.00587  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
service                    16  0.00587  inference            inference:88%  onet_dimensions:12%
principles                 16  0.00587  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    13  0.00477  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
objects                    13  0.00477  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
customers                  12  0.00440  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:25%
includes                   12  0.00440  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
customer                   11  0.00404  inference            inference:55%  onet_dimensions:36%  onet_tasks:9%
services                   11  0.00404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
materials                  11  0.00404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                 10  0.00367  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
mechanical                 10  0.00367  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:30%  wikipedia:20%
techniques                 10  0.00367  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00367  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                    9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
human                       9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00330  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
attendant                   9  0.00330  wikipedia            wikipedia:89%  inference:11%
providing                   8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
fuel                        8  0.00294  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  inference:38%
monitoring                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needed                      8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
vehicle                     8  0.00294  inference            inference:50%  wikipedia:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
actions                     8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
working                     8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:50%
identifying                 8  0.00294  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%