Will “Counter and Rental Clerks” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

97% Chance of Automation

“Counter and Rental Clerks” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #661 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute costs, and accept payment.

Advise customers on use and care of merchandise.
Prepare rental forms, obtaining customer signature and other information, such as required licenses.
Receive orders for services, such as rentals, repairs, dry cleaning, and storage.
Receive, examine, and tag articles to be altered, cleaned, stored, or repaired.
Recommend and provide advice on a wide variety of products and services.
Reserve items for requested times and keep records of items rented.
Answer telephones to provide information and receive orders.
Greet customers and discuss the type, quality, and quantity of merchandise sought for rental.
Explain rental fees, policies, and procedures.
Provide information about rental items, such as availability, operation, or description.
Rent items, arrange for provision of services to customers, and accept returns.
Allocate equipment to participants in sporting events or recreational activities.
Inspect and adjust rental items to meet needs of customer.
Keep records of transactions and of the number of customers entering an establishment.
Prepare merchandise for display or for purchase or rental.
Compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments.