Taxi Driver Jobs in Chester, CT

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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Driver - Assisted Living

  • Hartford Hospital
  • Newington, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newington, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Location Detail: Cedar Mountain Commons (10007) Shift Detail: M-F 4 days @ 4hour each with some flexibility Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare...

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Driver - Assisted Living - Per Diem

  • Hartford Hospital
  • Newington, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newington, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Location Detail: Cedar Mountain Commons (10007) Shift Detail: Weekdays - with a possible evening or weekend occasionally Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford...

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Commuter Driver

  • Dattco
  • New Britain, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Britain, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 5 days ago

DATTCO currently has Commuter Driver openings in our Coach & Tour Group located in New Britain, CT. DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned transportation company with over 2,500 employees...

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Driver - Passenger Endorsement - Adult Memory Care

  • Hartford HealthCare Senior Services at Mulberry Garden
  • Southington, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Southington, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Location Detail: 58 Mulberry Street Plantsville (10122) Shift Detail: Monday - Friday Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with...

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Driver - Passenger Endorsement - Adult Memory Care

  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Plantsville, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plantsville, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

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Driver (Per-Diem), Recreation & Community Services

  • The Mohegan Tribe of Indians Of Connecticut
  • Uncasville, CT (18 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (18 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 16 days ago

Summary of Job Description: Incumbent provides transportation and assistance to identified tribal groups in a Tribal Government vehicle to and from various locations and ensures vehicles are...

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Environmental Driver Specialist CDLA

  • Enviri
  • Middletown, CT (13 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (13 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 26 days ago

Company Description $5,000 Sign on Bonus Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions...

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Non-medical Transportation Driver- SPLIT SHIFT

  • Kasey Cappiello
  • Branford, CT (18 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Branford, CT (18 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 27 days ago

SARAH SENECA Residential Services is an agency that supports individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in residential programs. We are seeking a safe reliable transportation driver...

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Driver (No - CDL)

  • Fastenal
  • Wallingford, CT (17 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 28 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (17 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 28 days ago

Job Description Driver (DOT-No CDL) 61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492 CT180 Manufacturing Facility Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm Up to 28 hours/week...

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Driver

  • Transdevna
  • Hamden, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hamden, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Now Hiring CDL Shuttle Bus Drivers! MUST have CDL A/B (Airbrake and Passenger Endorsement F&P) ($26.50/HR Full-Time) For more information - call: ... ext. 104 Join the Transdev -Yale Bulldogs...

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Yard Driver

  • B8115 Bob's Discount Furniture LLC
  • Norwich, CT (22 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norwich, CT (22 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain compliance with ELD, vehicle condition reports, and all other aspects of DOT compliance. Keep updated on current DOT rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned....

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Petroleum Driver

  • cumberlandfarmsinc
  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Cumberland Farms is one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the United States, committed to becoming Americas #1 one-stop destination. The business has an established pedigree of...

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Yard Driver

  • Bob's Discount Furniture
  • Taftville, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Taftville, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain compliance with ELD, vehicle condition reports, and all other aspects of DOT compliance. Keep updated on current DOT rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned....

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Driver Supervisor - Now Hiring

  • Sysco
  • New Britain, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Britain, CT (23 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Company: US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 06114 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance...

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HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Tech - CDL (A)

  • Republic Services
  • Durham, CT (10 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durham, CT (10 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Performs Less-than-truckload (LTL) pickups and full truck loads. Maintains company equipment. Ensures customer satisfaction Maintains documentation of manifests and work orders....

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Demographic Data for Chester, CT

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Chester, CT

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 Chester, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%


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