Gas Station Attendant

Colusa Indian Community Council•Colusa, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Gas Station Attendants support the smooth operation of fuel stations while providing friendly, attentive service to customers. They direct vehicle traffic, assist customers with fuel dispensing and basic vehicle checks, monitor and maintain pumps, and help keep the station clean, organized, and safe. They follow safety procedures for handling fuel and hazardous materials, monitor for hazards, and report problems to management. The role is performed in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council. This is a regular part-time position working less than 29 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior gas station or cashier experience preferred.
Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
Physical stamina to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in various weather conditions.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add and subtract, make change, complete pay point reports, and account for product quantities using American money and quantity units.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion.
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force regularly, up to 25 pounds occasionally, and lift or move up to 50 pounds on some occasions.
Close visual acuity and ability to perceive normal speaking-level sounds and exchange information orally.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing and a background check; subject to random drug testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior gas station experience.
Prior cashier experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Direct vehicles to appropriate pumps and help keep traffic moving smoothly, particularly during busy periods.
Assist customers with pumping fuel and provide support to customers with special needs, including elderly or disabled individuals.
Check that fuel pumps are functioning properly and respond to issues that arise.
Perform routine inspections and maintenance, including checking fuel levels, cleaning pumps, and replenishing supplies.
Monitor fuel inventory and coordinate refill orders with management as needed.
Maintain clean and organized station premises, including sweeping, mopping, and emptying trash bins.
Follow safety regulations and procedures for handling and storing fuel and flammable materials; monitor for hazards and report them to management.
Help customers with basic vehicle checks.
Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and issues, escalating matters to management as needed.
Support the overall operation of the fuel station by performing other assigned duties commensurate with the position.
Promote and support company image standards, comply with meal and rest break policies, and maintain a neat, clean appearance in uniform.
Report to work on time and follow the posted schedule; coordinate any schedule changes with the Retail Store Manager or designee.
Communicate with supervisors and make store management aware of sales, cash, or operating discrepancies or problems.
Follow applicable federal and state regulations, including verifying age with valid identification for age-restricted sales.
Stay familiar with policies, safety protocols, and bulletins; use the time clock properly and verify hours worked on timecards.
Work safely and report accidents immediately.
Use reading, writing, communication, and basic arithmetic skills to understand instructions, correspond with others, make change, complete reports, and account for products during vendor check-in.