ONET Occupations » 43-5021.00

Couriers and Messengers

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.07)
  2. Control, expedite things - Things (3.95)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.68)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.68)
  5. Listen - People (3.63)
  6. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  2. Oral Expression (3.50)
  3. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  1. Dependability (3.99)
  2. Cooperation (3.79)
  3. Independence (3.73)
  4. Concern for Others (3.68)
  5. Integrity (3.66)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.07)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (3.95)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (3.91)
  4. Getting Information (3.90)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (3.80)
  6. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.58)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.53)
  8. Processing Information (3.52)
  1. Drive Automobile, Van, Or Light Truck (4.07)
  2. Distribute Correspondence Or Mail (3.95)
  3. Carry Messages Or Packages (3.95)
  4. Deliver Or Obtain Mail, Messages, Records, Food Or Other Items (3.95)