Taxi Driver Jobs in Connecticut

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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Waste Collection Roll-Off Driver - Jersey City Serving Manhattan

  • Interstate Waste Services
  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Action Carting Environmental Services/ Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern...

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Front Load Driver - Up to $5k Sign on Bonus

  • Wheelabrator Technologies
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 8 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 8 hours ago

Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required: Acceptable driving record required....

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Local Transfer Driver No Touch

  • Ryder
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 8 hours ago

Position Description Immediately Hiring and Seating a Class A CDL Shuttle Transfer Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us at Ryder in Waterbury, CT! Driver Positions Pay Weekly Hourly...

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Driver - Assisted Living

  • Hartford Hospital
  • Newington, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Newington, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Newington, CT
  • 1 day 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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+++Class A Driver- Class A / Trabajar En Fedex Linehaul+++

  • Stratford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Stratford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Looking for 2 tractor trailer driver for FedEx Ground Line-haul(necesito 1 chofer con licencia A para trabajar en Fedex Ground}. Starting out of Stratford, CT. 5 or 6 days you decide.(comensando...

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Driver / General Labor

  • Two Men and a Truck
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 4 days ago

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK in Norwalk, CT is hiring Drivers. Drivers (NO CDL REQUIRED) safely operate branded automatic transmission airconditioned 18-26-foot moving truck, provide top notch customer...

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Commuter Driver

  • Dattco
  • New Britain, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 4 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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Rear Load Driver - Up To $5k Sign On Bonus

  • Wheelabrator Technologies
  • Stamford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 5 days ago

Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required: Acceptable driving record required....

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Propane Bobtail Driver

  • Rymes Propane & Oil
  • Plainfield, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Plainfield, CT
  • 5 days ago

The Propane Bobtail Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of propane to our customers. The Delivery Driver will deliver, load and unload propane while providing exceptional...

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Driver - Passenger Endorsement - Adult Memory Care

  • Hartford HealthCare Senior Services at Mulberry Garden
  • Southington, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Southington, 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 Helper

  • Maersk
  • Windsor, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 5 days ago

Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) offers transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Maersk or...

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Class A Local Driver Part Time-Full Time

  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago

un Class A Local Driver Part Time-Full Time compensation: W-2 and 1099 Available employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Class A driver Local Carrier looking for driver to do Local...

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Swing Driver

  • Wheelabrator Technologies
  • Milford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 6 days ago

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Swing Driver. A Swing Driver safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on swing routes. Responsibilities: Operates vehicle in accordance...

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Driver - Passenger Endorsement - Adult Memory Care

  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Plantsville, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Plantsville, CT
  • 6 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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Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Connecticut

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 Connecticut 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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