Mid-Level

Bulk Station Agent

The fuel depot manager — operating a bulk fuel station serving dealers and commercial customers in a local market.

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Job markets for Bulk Station Agents
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Bulk Station Agent

As a Bulk Station Agent, you're running a fuel distribution point that supplies petroleum products to local customers. Similar to a bulk plant agent, you manage inventory, coordinate deliveries, handle customer accounts, and ensure operations run safely. The station serves as the local supply point for the market area.

Your day balances operational and commercial responsibilities. You coordinate incoming supply and outgoing deliveries, manage relationships with dealers and commercial accounts, handle credit and pricing decisions, and ensure compliance with fuel handling regulations. You might be the primary contact for local customers while also managing facility operations.

The challenge is serving as a one-person or small-team operation responsible for everything. You need operational competence for fuel handling and equipment, commercial skills for customer management, and administrative discipline for compliance and reporting. Success requires versatility and the ability to prioritize across multiple responsibilities.

RelationshipsAbove avg
AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
IndependenceModerate
RecognitionLower
SupportLower
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Station sizeCustomer baseSupport availableProduct mixAutonomy level
Bulk station operations vary by size and market. Rural stations might serve a few dealers and farms; suburban stations have more volume and complexity. The level of support from headquarters varies — some agents operate very independently, others have more oversight. Product mix beyond motor fuels (propane, lubricants) adds complexity.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Bulk Station Agents (SOC 41-4012.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What's the scope of this station — volume, customers, territory?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$38K–$134K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.3M
U.S. Employment
+0.3%
10yr Growth
115K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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