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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CDL HAZMAT Driver - $40 Starting Per Hour

  • Richmond, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Richmond, CA
  • 6 hours ago

CDL Class A Driver & Environmental Field Technician Location: Richmond, CA Company: Costera Waste & Environmental, Inc. Costera Waste & Environmental, Inc. is hiring a CDL Class A Driver &...

Class A or B Driver

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Dump truck driver needed for day, night shifts and some weekends. Must have a Class A or B License....

CDL-A OTR Company Driver. Job in Norwalk Gr8Jobs

  • Norwalk, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Searching for a company that values team drivers and rewards your miles? Forward is actively hiring team Class A OTR Company Drivers in your area! When driving with Forward, you can expect...

CDL-A OTR Company Driver. Job in Torrance Gr8Jobs

  • Torrance, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Searching for a company that values team drivers and rewards your miles? Forward is actively hiring team Class A OTR Company Drivers in your area! When driving with Forward, you can expect...

CDL-A OTR Company Driver. Job in Glendale Gr8Jobs

  • Glendale, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Searching for a company that values team drivers and rewards your miles? Forward is actively hiring team Class A OTR Company Drivers in your area! When driving with Forward, you can expect...

CDL-A OTR Company Driver. Job in El Monte Gr8Jobs

  • El Monte, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • El Monte, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Searching for a company that values team drivers and rewards your miles? Forward is actively hiring team Class A OTR Company Drivers in your area! When driving with Forward, you can expect...

CDL-A OTR Company Driver. Job in Inglewood Gr8Jobs

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Searching for a company that values team drivers and rewards your miles? Forward is actively hiring team Class A OTR Company Drivers in your area! When driving with Forward, you can expect...

Flex Medical Driver - Santa Rosa, CA (Full Time)

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Flex Medical Driver - Santa Rosa, CA - $21.00 - $21.85/hr - Full Time Tuesday - Saturday - Hours are subject to change based of the needs of the business **Weekend routes are paid $1/hour shift...

Looking For Subsitute/Relief Driver Only Asap!

  • Fresno, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 22 hours ago

un $$$$LOOKING FOR SUBSITUTE/RELIEF DRIVER ONLY ASAP!$$$ (fresno) A&R Garcia Trucking compensation: negotiable employment type: job title: truck driver * Driver pay depending on experience. ALL...

Driver

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Driver Department:Activities Location:Sacramento, CA Position: Driver Shifts, Time, and Days: Multiple and on-call Pay Range: $18 - $20 INSERT COMMUNITY NAME is a premier senior living community...

DRIVER Wanted (Fresno)

  • Fresno, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 22 hours ago

un DRIVER Wanted (Fresno) (Fresno) Eagle Medical Transportation Inc compensation: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY) $16.00/HR employment type: job title: Driver WANTED DRIVER FOR NON EMERGENCY TRANSPORT, WITH...

Warehouse/driver

  • Ontario, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 22 hours ago

un Warehouse/driver (Ontario) Elite Stone Group edinger compensation: 20+ employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Warehouse driver We are a leading quartz, stone, and cabinet...

PERFORMANCE TEAM-GREAT PAY -$24/HR + OT- CLASS A Yard DRIVER

  • Shafter, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Shafter, CA
  • 22 hours ago

un PERFORMANCE TEAM-GREAT PAY -$24/HR + OT- CLASS A Yard DRIVER (Shafter) PERFORMANCE TEAM compensation: $24/HR+OT ($36.00/HR) employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Class A...

Dump Truck/Pup Driver

  • Victorville, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Victorville, CA
  • 22 hours ago

A Dump Truck Driver wanted....

Yard Driver_Shift_2

  • Jurupa Valley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Jurupa Valley, 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 as required...

Demographic Data for California

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


Local
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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
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Taxi App in React Native
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Taxi Mobile App Animation In After Effects
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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
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
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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