Taxi Driver Jobs in Riverside, 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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Dedicated Local Driver - ASA

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Join Our Growing Family at DHE Transportation in Ontario, CA! We're thrilled to announce the acquisition of Dependable Supply Chain Services' (DHE LTL) LTL division. As part of the Knight-Swift...

NEMT Driver (Moreno Valley)

  • Moreno Valley, CA (11 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA (11 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Gentle Care Medical Transportation is a well established, home based organization providing door to door non emergency medical transportation. We have been providing excellent service with dignity...

Driver with 20+ Foot Box Truck: Make up to $6,000/month

  • Riverside, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Driver with 20+ Foot Box Truck: Make up to $6,000/month image 1 of 1 compensation: $2,000 + Gas per trip We have sheds and appliances that need to be delivered to Seattle, WA. You're just driving...

Yard Driver 3rd Shift

  • Jurupa Valley, CA (3 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jurupa Valley, CA (3 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

. + Other duties as assigned **QUALIFICATIONS** + High School Diploma + 1 - 3 years relevant experience + CDL class A or B + Air Brake endorsement + Completion of Commercial Driving School + OSHA training...

CDL-A Hazmat LOCAL Driver

  • Colton, CA (6 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Colton, CA (6 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring Day Shift experienced Van / Reefer Hazmat driver WORK DESCRIPTION NO ELD Home everyday 100% NO Touch Freight Manual Transmission Dry & Refrigerated Freight PAY BENEFIT DETAILS Hourly...

Driver/Chofer

  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Excellent opportunity! I seek a Driver with a Class A CDL or an International Driver's License. Experience with flatbed is preferred but not necessary. You can start immediately. Please do not...

Driver, Hourly CDL-A

  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas....

Driver Class A experienced for Amazon Hook & Drop work

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Please read this entirely before you Apply for job. Driver Qualifications: # Minimum of 2 years of experience required. # Must be registered on the Clearinghouse. # Zero-tolerance policy for drug...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Certifications: Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction Additional Requirements: Minimum 21 years of age....

Athletics Driver Pool

  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago

endorsement This position is a Short-Term Project working up to a max of 30 hours per week....

(25-26) Automobile Driver @ Transportation Department

  • Riverside, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 4 days ago

25-26) Automobile Driver Transportation Department About the Employer Hemet Unified School District is one of the largest geographic areas of any district in California. It covers over 650 square...

Driver Class B

  • Chino Hills, CA (20 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chino Hills, CA (20 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 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 I

  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger! We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Delivery Driver currently based in our Chino, CA warehouse. The Delivery Driver will be responsible for...

EXPERIENCED PORT DRIVER Day&Night Shift WANTED

  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring Experienced Port Driver (minimum 2 years experience). $30/ hr. or Per Load calculation every week that could possibly raise more than hourly rate. GD Trans is looking for Class A...

Driver

  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago

Description - External CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver Experience Required Tired of running ramps while making daily deliveries? McLane-Canyon Springs located in Riverside, CA offers some of the best...

Demographic Data for Riverside, CA

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Riverside, 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 Riverside, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
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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