Taxi Driver Jobs in Alachua, FL

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 For Transportation Medical Non-Emergency

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring Drivers in the GAINESVILLE/ LAKECITY! Looking for a stable and well-paid opportunity? At Mendez Transportation, were expanding our team and seeking responsible, dedicated drivers for...

Driver Warehouse Associate

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary The Driver serves as the representative of Baker Distributing, crucial to both our operations and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will be tasked with the safe and efficient...

Driver Merchandiser - Gainesville

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Coke Florida is looking for a Driver Merchandiser based out of our Gainesville location. We're currently looking for 1st shift, working 4:00AM-Finish Saturday work required. What You Will Do: As a...

OPS Mobile Connector Driver

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Classification Title: OPS - As-Needed Job Description: The UF Health Cancer Center is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a...

CDL Class A or B - Local Driver

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Driver Competitive Sign-On Bonus Available and HOME EVERY NIGHT!* If you are a driver looking to establish a career with one of the top Building Supply Distributors Nationwide, then Gulfeagle has...

Driver Helper

  • Lake City, FL (21 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lake City, FL (21 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 11 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...

Driver

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 26 days ago

Non-CDL Driver Johnstone Supply, North Americas leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for a Non-CDL Driver to join our team. Over the last...

Transportation Driver

  • Lake City, FL (21 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake City, FL (21 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our...

Transportation Driver - As Needed

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Driver Position Type: As Needed What We Do Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, yet relaxed, Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health...

Future Driver

  • Alachua, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alachua, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Future CDL Delivery Driver Opportunity with EquipmentShare! EquipmentShare is accepting applications for future CDL Delivery Driver openings in the Alachua, FL area. At EquipmentShare, we're...

Residential Driver

  • Fanning Springs, FL (21 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fanning Springs, FL (21 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers! PAY STARTING AT $20.50/HOURLY - $2000 RETENTION BONUS (Rehires not eligible) Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of...

Driver

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The basic function of the driver is to operate several types of trucks/equipment. Main duty would be operating a roll-off container truck. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS...

OTR Company Driver

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

CDL-A TEAM DRIVER | HOME WEEKLY OR EVERY OTHER WEEK | UP TO $0.74/MILE Home Time: Weekly or Every Other Week depending on driver's domicile CDL-A Team Drivers needed. Covenant is the top teaming...

Team Driver

  • Lake City, FL (21 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake City, FL (21 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

CDL-A TEAM DRIVER | HOME WEEKLY OR EVERY OTHER WEEK | UP TO $0.74/MILE Home Time: Weekly or Every Other Week depending on driver's domicile CDL-A Team Drivers needed. Covenant is the top teaming...

Driver Ready Mix

  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL (16 miles from Alachua, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR To succeed in this role, you should bring: Educational and Licensing Requirements: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A or B)....

Demographic Data for Alachua, FL

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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 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...
Taxi Mobile App Animation In After Effects
"UI Animation Camp" is a series of classes for the animation of mobile interfaces. You are a web designer a designer of mobile solutions and want to improve your skills or you are the one who is...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Alachua, FL

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 Alachua, FL 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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