Environment
Although information clerks are employed in nearly every industry, many work in government agencies, hotels, and healthcare facilities. Most information clerks work full time.
Lodging & Tourism
Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated concourse, pier, or track; deliver tickets and contact individuals and groups to inform them of package tours; or provide tourists with travel or transportation information.
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Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated concourse, pier, or track; deliver tickets and contact individuals and groups to inform them of package tours; or provide tourists with travel or transportation information.
Environment
Although information clerks are employed in nearly every industry, many work in government agencies, hotels, and healthcare facilities. Most information clerks work full time.
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
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Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
JOB TITLE
Ticket Agent
Skill Level
Entry
JOB TITLE
Travel Consultant
Skill Level
Mid
JOB TITLE
Manager
Skill Level
Advanced
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Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
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Top Expected Tasks
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Examine passenger documentation to determine destinations and to assign boarding passes.
Trace lost, delayed, or misdirected baggage for customers.
Check baggage and cargo and direct passengers to designated locations for loading.
Provide boarding or disembarking assistance to passengers needing special assistance.
Confer with customers to determine their service requirements and travel preferences.
Announce arrival and departure information, using public address systems.
Determine whether space is available on travel dates requested by customers, assigning requested spaces when available.
Assemble and issue required documentation, such as tickets, travel insurance policies, or itineraries.
Provide clients with assistance in preparing required travel documents and forms.
Prepare customer invoices and accept payment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Speaking
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Social Perceptiveness
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Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
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