Taxi Driver Jobs in Berkeley, CA

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Driver

  • Belmont, CA (24 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Belmont, CA (24 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Driver Department:Activities Location:Belmont, CA Position: Driver Part Time Shifts, Time, and Days: Thursday and Friday (2 days only) 8:30am to 5pm Pay Range: $22.00-$24.00 per hour Ivy Park at...

Roll-Off Driver Sign-On Bonus

  • Union City, CA (22 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, CA (22 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Were a local company with a solid, supportive crew looking for a reliable Roll-Off Driver with experience. This is steady work with a team thats got your back. The Job: Operate roll-off trucks to...

Driver

  • Union City, CA (22 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, CA (22 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

B CDL with air brake endorsement required Able to communicate to passengers and over two-way radio using the English Language Be able to read a turn sheet to perform left and right turns and remember...

Driver On Call/Casual Weekends

  • Greenbrae, CA (15 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenbrae, CA (15 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring a Weekend Driver to join our growing team. If you enjoy working with people and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you! Weekend...

Non Medical Transportation (NMT) Driver

  • Alameda, CA (6 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (6 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Driver Independent Contractor Location: Sonoma and surrounding Bay Area counties Schedule: Flexible shifts (MondaySaturday, 4:00 AM 11:00 PM or 11:00 PM...

Driver Class A License-Conductor con Licencia Clase A

  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (7 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Driver Class A License-Conductor con Licencia Clase A (oakland east) respond with contact information compensation: $6000 plus Tips Salary Position employment type: experience level: mid level job...

Driver Class B

  • Concord, CA (14 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Concord, CA (14 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Driver Class B The Center for Elders Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care...

Weekend Overnight Medical Driver- Richmond (Extreme Part Time)

  • Richmond, CA (8 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (8 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Weekend Overnight Medical Driver - Richmond, CA-, $20.00 - $20.75/hr - Part Time Available Shift: Saturday and Sunday - 7pm - 2:00am **Weekend routes are paid $1/hour shift differential**...

Technical Services Driver

  • Hayward, CA (17 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (17 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 14 days ago

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Driver

  • Albany, CA (1 mile from Berkeley, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Albany, CA (1 mile from Berkeley, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Driver Belmont Village Albany Apply Now By checking this box, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, Cookies and Privacy Policy. Continue Compensation $22.00 - $25.00 per hour Job Type :...

Non-DOT Driver

  • Martinez, CA (9 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Martinez, CA (9 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Total Safety is looking for a Non-DOT Driver to join their safety conscious team! The Non-DOT Driver Drives a commercial truck and a variety of trailers to pick up, haul and unload equipment and...

Driver

  • Richmond, CA (8 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (8 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 21 days ago

un Driver (richmond / point / annex) Safe Speed Transportation image 1 of 1 compensation: Compensation is per trip employment type: job title: Driver Earn up to $700.00 a week from this part time...

On-Call Driver - Transportation/Warehouse Management

  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (10 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 22 days ago

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health...

Yard Driver

  • Richmond, CA (8 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (8 miles from Berkeley, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Yard Driver Breakthru Beverage Group - 3.6 Richmond, CA Job Details Full-time $23.00 - $28.75 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual CDL A Driver's License 1 year Communication skills Entry...

Driver - Part Time

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 28 days ago

Driver - Part Time Department:Activities Location:Berkeley, CA Position: Part-Time Part-Time: Sunday - Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30p, Pay Range: $24.00 -$26.00 The Ivy at Berkeley is a premier senior...

Demographic Data for Berkeley, CA

Moving to Berkeley, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Berkeley, CA below.


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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...
Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Berkeley, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
5.0%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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