Taxi Driver Jobs in California

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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Courtesy Driver - Part Time (Eastern and Western Park Apartments - 1357,1359)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • moments ago

Explore a career at EAH Housing. Start or continue a career in real estate development and management with EAH Housing. We are looking for talented and skilled professionals as we expand our...

Consumer Products Technician/Driver

  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership! Location: Headquartered in Indianapolis, with 2,000+ employees nationwide About Us: At Heritage Environmental Services, we are...

Relief Driver

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and...

Driver - Full Time

  • Carmichael, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Carmichael, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Position: Driver Shifts, Time, and Days: Full Time, Tuesday- Saturday, Weekend availability Pay Range: $22-$24/hr Oakmont of Carmichael is a premier senior living community situated on a...

Driver

  • Chino Hills, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chino Hills, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Position: Driver Shifts, Time, and Days: Monday-Friday (various days) Pay Range: $17.50-18.50 (Based on Experience) Oakmont of Chino Hills is a premier senior living community situated on a...

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report?s "Best Hospitals 2024-25" rankings. When you join our team, you?ll gain...

Local Class A Roll Off Driver

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Centerline is your one access point to limitless truck driving opportunities. Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life...

Driver - Log Truck (Lincoln Trucking)

  • Lincoln, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lincoln, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Log Truck Drivers earn $27.78 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation...

NEMT Driver (Moreno Valley)

  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 12 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...

$28/HR Local Class A Roll Off Driver

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Centerline is your one access point to limitless truck driving opportunities. Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life...

Driver - Log Truck (Burney Trucking)

  • Burney, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Burney, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Log Truck Drivers earn $27.78 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation...

Package Delivery Transportation driver NEEDED ASAP!

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Join Mighty Morfin Logistics LLC Make a Difference Every Day! We're on a mission to ensure packages are delivered safely and on time, and we'd love for you to join our team! As an independent...

Driver - Log Truck (Sonora Trucking)

  • Standard, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Standard, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Log Truck Drivers earn $27.78 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation...

Production Assist 1 (Driver) - Santa Monica

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 12 hours 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...

Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


Local
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996,598

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 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...
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...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in California

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 California offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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