How long does it take to become a Porter?

It takes 2 years of professional experience to become a porter. That is the time it takes to learn specific porter skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

There are certain skills that you need to obtain in order to become a successful porter. Some of the most common skills are listed below. Along with each skill, we provide an actual example of how someone included the skill on their resume:

1. Dexterity -- Demonstrated ability to lift and move heavy objects owing to exceptional physical dexterity.

2. Customer Service -- Provided excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, and received positive feedback by customers and management.

3. Communication -- Facilitated inter-departmental communication to effectively provide company support.

4. Common Areas -- Maintain property appearance including general cleaning of common areas and vacant apartments in preparation for occupancy.

5. General Maintenance -- General maintenance involved cleaning and sanitizing, dusting, vacuuming, emptying receptacles handling recycling and hazardous materials when necessary.

Common Certifications For A Porter

The Commercial Driver License (CDL) (CDL) certification is most common among Porters. This certification is awarded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The advanced certification is for more experienced employees as it often requires some work experience to acquire. To become a certified Porter with Commercial Driver License (CDL) (CDL), You need to pass the exam. Lucky you - certification doesn't require more than two years of work experience. Renew certification every 4 year.