Taxi Driver Jobs in Lakewood, 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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LOCAL PORT DRIVER Day or Night Port/LTL Driver Wanted

  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • moments ago

Roham Trucking Job Title: Logistics Port/LTL driver Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Logistics Port/LTL driver to join our team....

Driver Needed - Class A/B

  • Commerce, CA (9 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Commerce, CA (9 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • moments ago

A Filipino food company is looking for a truck driver with a class A or B license. It is urgent to fill this position! If you want to work with a stable and growing company, then this is the...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • South Gate, CA (6 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • South Gate, CA (6 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Yard Driver Operations Drives tractor/trailers in a safe and correct manner by adhering to all regulations (e.g., company, local, state and federal). Transports trailers to appropriate...

Driver Operator I

  • Pomona, CA (20 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pomona, CA (20 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

WHAT WE DO As a premier provider of environmental services in the Western United States, Patriot Environmental Services provides a wide range of industrial, emergency response and remediation...

NON CDL Local Part Time Driver Rancho Dominguez CA

  • Rancho Dominguez, CA (6 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Rancho Dominguez, CA (6 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Overview Job Type Part Time Salary 20.00 Per hr Payroll Weekly Overtime After 8hrs Run Details & Requirements License Type Non CDL Driver Work Days Mon-Fri Run Shift Second Shift Travel...

CDL Class A Drayage Driver Wanted TWIC Required (Port of LA/LB)

  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

CDL Class A Drayage Driver Wanted TWIC Required (Port of LA/LB) Hiring Now Join the Onpoint Team! Were looking for a professional CDL Class A driver with clean driving record (last 5 years) and...

Warehouse Worker (Driver) - Nutrition & Central Services (Substitute)

  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Positions in this classification are required to possess a valid California Class A or B driver's license with air brake endorsement....

Semi Driver

  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Semi Driver Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values We care about our People and it shows! Hiring Immediately ; Pay starting at $28-$36/HR. Dependent on Experience; PAID...

Driver Class B Trainee

  • Santa Ana, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Safety-Kleen in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B Trainee). This role will train to drive a Class B box truck to provide onsite service for parts...

Environmental Driver Specialist CDL A

  • Pomona, CA (20 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pomona, CA (20 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications To qualify, you must have a high school diploma or GED and possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with manual transmission experience....

Sweeper Driver

  • Irwindale, CA (23 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irwindale, CA (23 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Summary Unleash your potential in driving cleanliness across our city streets and parking lots. As a key player in our team, you'll champion environmental responsibility by maneuvering heavy-duty...

Driver

  • Glendale, CA (23 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (23 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities MV...

Driver - 26 ft box truck

  • Lynwood, CA (6 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynwood, CA (6 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Opportunity We are seeking an Experienced full-time/ part-time truck driver to join our Los Angeles operations team. In this role, you will be key in delivering our packaging products to...

local Class A port driver needed

  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 days ago

looking for a Class A driver must have 1 year experience with the port Must have a clean driving record and no issue with the clearing house Must have a valid TWIC card All trucks are manual...

EO/Driver II

  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Carson, CA (7 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 days ago

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Carson, CA is looking for a Class A or B CDL Operator to join their safety conscious team!The CDL Operator is responsible for the safe and proper...

Demographic Data for Lakewood, CA

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Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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
13.1%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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