Retail
Counter and Rental Clerk
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
Annual openings
1,661
BLS median wage
$46,240
Typical education
Flexible / varies by employer
10-year growth
+5%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
Flexible / varies by employer
Credential requirement
No certification is required or expected for this job.
Work experience
This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Automation exposure
Moderate exposure
Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.
A typical day
- Explain rental fees, policies, and procedures.
- Provide information about rental items, such as availability, operation, or description.
- Greet customers and discuss the type, quality, and quantity of merchandise sought for rental.
- Answer telephones to provide information and receive orders.
- Inspect and adjust rental items to meet needs of customer.
- Compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments.