Taxi Driver Jobs in Carlsbad, 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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Transportation Coordinator (Driver)

  • Fallbrook, CA (16 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fallbrook, CA (16 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery...

Driver for Special Needs Adults

  • Oceanside, CA (11 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (11 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 8 days ago

LOCATION - 555 Deer Springs Road San Marcos, CA 92069 OVERVIEW - Are you a reliable and compassionate individual who enjoys helping others? TERI is looking for a dedicated Driver to provide safe,...

Driver - Class B

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 16 days ago

$26.00 per hour JOB SUMMARY Responsible for delivery and pickup of containers to and/or from customer locations; provide an effective and incident free delivery or pickup of a container while...

Driver

  • Oceanside, CA (11 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (11 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Driver MV Transportation life insurance, sick time, 401(k) United States, California, Oceanside 305 Via Del Norte (Show on map) Jun 12, 2025 Driver Job Locations US-CA-Oceanside ID 2021-1882...

U-Box Driver NOW HIRING!

  • Temecula, CA (24 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Temecula, CA (24 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Location: 25290 Jeronimo Rd, Lake Forest, California 92630 United States of America Have you ever wished the open road could be your office? If so, then consider becoming U-Haul Company's newest...

Driver - Local Delivery

  • Oceanside, CA (11 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (11 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 26 days ago

The Local Driver is responsible for the safe operation of company trucks for timely delivery of products to customer and company locations. The driver will safely load, unload and transfer...

Senior Driver (Class B License)

  • Pala, CA (22 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Pala, CA (22 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Title: Senior Driver Department/Division: Senior Status: DOE, Part-Time, HoursVary/On-call Supervisor: Senior Director Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY: The Driver will be responsible for...

Counter Sales Driver Associate

  • Escondido, CA (16 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Escondido, CA (16 miles from Carlsbad, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Looking for a Cool Job in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team representing the industry leader in HVAC equipment? The Counter Sales Driver is responsible for our sales counter as well as...

Demographic Data for Carlsbad, CA

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


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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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