To work as a service station attendant, you typically need to:

• complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education is required for this job. However, many employers prefer that you have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

On-the-job training

Service station attendants learn their skills on the job. You work with experienced attendants who teach you the job. Training usually lasts about a month.

Military training

Some branches of the military train people to be petroleum supply specialists. Training lasts four to eight weeks. Additional training occurs on the job.