Looking for a career that won’t leave you stuck behind a desk? Do you like to spend your days moving around? Then a career as a courier and messenger may be just what you are looking for.
Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver packages, messages and documents between departments or businesses. They usually travel by car, public transportation, bicycle, foot or motorcycle.
People with this job are sometimes known as drivers, security messengers, laboratory couriers, mail room couriers, mail technicians and transporters.
With this job you will spend your time loading vehicles, getting signatures, keeping records, managing packages as they are delivered and picked up and confirming deliveries.
Couriers and messengers are good at managing time, communicating, reading, learning new things and using their hands. They are also service-oriented and able to use equipment with accuracy.
The average hourly wage for couriers and messengers is about $11 and the average annual income is about $23,000. Be sure to check out the programs being offered in many locations and get started in a new and exciting career soon!