O*NET-SOC 39-6011.00

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.7508/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.6208/2018
Speaking2.A.1.d3.6208/2018
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2018
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i2.8808/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7508/2018
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.7508/2018
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.7508/2018
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.508/2018
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.508/2018
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.2508/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.Core5308/2018
Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.Core5308/2018
Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.Core5308/2018
Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.Core5308/2018
Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.Core5308/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic4.8711/2023
Conventional4.7711/2023
Social3.5611/2023
Enterprising2.6711/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.