Taxi Driver Jobs in Hamden, 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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Part-Time Driver

  • Middlebury, CT (14 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middlebury, CT (14 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Endorsement is acceptable and preferred for operation of larger-capacity vehicles....

CDL Trucker Driver Opening

  • Newington, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newington, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Rooterman Hartford Company in Newington, CT is looking for a CDL driver part-time. Flexible Hours. Call ... to setup a interview.

Company Driver

  • New Haven, CT (4 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (4 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 5 days ago

NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT BIG CHANGES, BETTER OPPORTUNITIES! At Penn Tank Lines, we know our Company Drivers and Independent Contractors are the backbone of our success. With fresh leadership and a...

Driver (Connecticut Division) - $27.75/hour

  • Stratford, CT (13 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stratford, CT (13 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Position Overview: Delivery Driver will drive a class A or B truck to deliver products to businesses on a scheduled route or intermittently. Establish and...

Driver/Truck packer needed for moving crew

  • Waterbury, CT (14 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (14 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Driver/Truck packer needed for moving crew (Waterbury) compensation: $25/hr to start. Cash pay at end of job Professional moving crew looking to add a truck driver on call basis for moving jobs in...

Rear Load Driver- Up to $5K Sign On Bonus

  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 12 days ago

an air-brake endorsement....

Shag Driver/Yard Jockey - Local Driver

  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 13 days ago

SHAG DRIVER/YARD JOCKEY - LOCAL DRIVER TMC Transportation Milford, CT (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC has a job opening for shag drivers on our dedicated customer's yard in Bloomfield, CT!...

Grounds Person/Driver w/CDL

  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 13 days ago

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We're the second-largest utility vegetation...

Class B Front Load Driver

  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 16 days ago

Overview Interstate Waste Services in Shelton, CT is Now Hiring CDL B FRONT LOAD Truck Drivers! Safety is our first Priority! This position requires at least 1 year of verifiable Commercial...

Fuel Driver

  • Bethel, CT (23 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bethel, CT (23 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 20 days ago

Summary About UsDelta Western was formed in 1984 to provide fuel for ships, planes, and vehicles along the Western Alaska coastline and Yukon River with a fueling station in Dutch Harbor. It was...

Driver/Warehouse Associate

  • Brookfield, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Brookfield, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 24 days ago

We currently have an opening for a Class B CDL Driver/Warehouse Associate in our Brookfield CT. location. There is no relocation assistance for this position....

Driver - Recreational Therapy - Assisted Living

  • Newington, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newington, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Transportation Driver

  • Cheshire, CT (9 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (9 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

TRANSPORTATION DRIVER-CHESHIRE SENIOR CENTERDEADLINEOPEN UNTIL FILLEDThe Town invites qualified applicants with a valid State of Connecticut drivers license with a public passenger F endorsement...

Outbound - Driver Part-Time

  • Cheshire, CT (9 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (9 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Overview: The Driver is responsible for, but not limited to, the safe and efficient operation of a tractor trailer in the transport of products to and from customers and other facilities....

Commuter Driver

  • New Britain, CT (21 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Britain, CT (21 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Minimum Requirements: CDL (Class A or B) with P endorsement and one of the following: F, S, A, or V. Strong interpersonal & communication skills. Excellent customer service skills....

Demographic Data for Hamden, CT

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Hamden, 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 Hamden, CT 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
13.1%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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