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Couriers and Messengers

Also called: Courier, Driver, Laboratory Courier, Messenger

What they do:

Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance.

On the job, you would:
  • Deliver and pick up medical records, lab specimens, and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
  • Obtain signatures and payments, or arrange for recipients to make payments.
  • Record information, such as items received and delivered and recipients' responses to messages.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service

Transportation

  • movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • put together small parts with your fingers

Controlled Movement

  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
  • quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $35,280

Education

High school diploma/GED or associate's degree is usually needed.