Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
SOC Code: 53-6031 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD | $31,200 | $39,125 | $47,070 | $54,995 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $29,224 | $37,190 | $45,136 | $53,102 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,392 | $44,512 | $47,653 | $50,773 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $29,120 | $36,234 | $43,368 | $50,482 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43,056 | $45,448 | $47,861 | $50,253 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $37,606 | $41,600 | $45,594 | $49,587 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $34,154 | $39,250 | $44,346 | $49,442 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $31,803 | $37,502 | $43,181 | $48,880 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $35,714 | $39,978 | $44,262 | $48,526 |
| Boise City, ID | $34,112 | $38,418 | $42,744 | $47,050 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.6 |
| Mechanical | 4.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 4.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.3 |
| Administrative | 3.0 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.0 |
| Education and Training | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 58.6% |
| Some college | 22.6% |
| Less than high school | 16.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Collect cash payments from customers, and make change or charge purchases to customers' credit cards, providing customers with receipts.
- Clean parking areas, offices, restrooms, or equipment, and remove trash.
- Perform minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, or changing engine oil or filters.
- Order stock, and price and shelve incoming goods.
- Rotate, test, and repair or replace tires.
- Grease and lubricate vehicles or specified units, such as springs, universal joints, or steering knuckles, using grease guns or spray lubricants.
- Sell and install accessories, such as batteries, windshield wiper blades, fan belts, bulbs, or headlamps.
- Check tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
Technology Skills
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