Taxi Driver Jobs in Torrance, 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

  • Bellflower, CA (11 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bellflower, CA (11 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

a highly organized and proactive Logistics Port/LTL driver to join our team....

Customer Relationship Liaison - Driver

  • El Segundo, CA (7 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (7 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated...

Driver Manager- Commerce, CA [332]

  • East Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • East Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Drive Leadership. Drive Success. Drive TCI. Now Hiring: DRIVER MANAGER | $75K+ Incentives | Travel Up to 35% At TCI, people always come before freight. Family-owned since 1978, we're growing fast...

BOBTAIL Driver - El Monte

  • South El Monte, CA (21 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • South El Monte, CA (21 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

BOBTAIL Driver - El Monte compensation: $20 employment type: job title: Box Truck Driver Job Description: We are seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Class C BOBTAIL driver for a company in El...

Roll - Off Driver

  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Summary The Roll-Off Driver is responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on container delivery, recycling, residential, commercial, or industrial (roll-off)...

Day Shift & Night Shift Company Driver (Class A)

  • Compton, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Compton, CA (5 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We need day shift and night shift drivers working (0700-1700 & 1800-0300) Monday thru Friday (some weekends). LA/LB ports experiences. We have lots of work for day/night from Los Angeles ports and...

Technical Services Driver - Hourly

  • Signal Hill, CA (8 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Signal Hill, CA (8 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Education: High School Diploma or it's equivalent (required) Experience: 1 Year of CDL Driving Experience (required) Minimum Class B CDL License w/ Hazmat Endorsement (required) Class A CDL w/ Hazmat...

Hazmat/Tanker Class A Local Driver in Anaheim, CA

  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago

CDL CLASS A DRIVER WITH TANKER, HAZMAT WANTED IN ANAHEIM, CA!! We are currently hiring for local class A tractor-trailer drivers with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement out of Anaheim, CA. This is a...

Production Assist 1 (Driver) - Santa Monica

  • Santa Monica, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Description SANTA MONICA WAREHOUSE -- DRIVER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 1 PAY RATE: $21.00 -- FULL TIME WITH BENFITS Become part of the dedicated Production team at Salvation Army! Together...

CDL Flatbed COMPANY DRIVER & PORT TWIC DRIVERS

  • Commerce, CA (14 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Commerce, CA (14 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago

CDL Flatbed COMPANY DRIVER & PORT TWIC DRIVERS We are currently looking for 10+ Class A Flatbed company drivers. WE need to hire 10 port day drivers ASAP _________________MUST HAVE A TWIC CARD...

Class C Driver

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Role Functions Perform daily vehicle inspection report. Ability to work in fast paced environment, Maneuvering and handling of products repetitively. Ability to meet physical demands of...

Driver Coordinator

  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (3 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and...

Class A Permit Driver

  • Lynwood, CA (9 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lynwood, CA (9 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago

TRUCK DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Truck Driver must have a valid Class A commercial drivers license with doubles/triples endorsements....

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

  • Pico Rivera, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 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....

S & D Driver I

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Compensation Data Starting Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour dependent on experience. Company Overview With $5 billion in revenue and 3,500+ employees in the U.S. and Mexico, TBC Corporation is a...

Demographic Data for Torrance, CA

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Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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