Taxi Driver Jobs in Oakland, 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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Local Class A CDL Truck Driver

  • Sysco
  • Kissimmee, FL (21 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kissimmee, FL (21 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Company: US3080 Sygma Florida (The Sygma Network, Inc) Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 32837 Travel Percentage: 0 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Syscos...

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Facility Driver

  • Volvo
  • Winter Garden, FL (2 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Winter Garden, FL (2 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 9 hours ago

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global...

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Driver Class A

  • Mac Papers and Packaging
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 10 hours ago

CDL Drivers are responsible for transporting different types of goods from branch facilities to customer locations using a commercial truck. They are also required to perform inspections before...

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FedEx Driver Needed for P&D Route

  • Ocoee, FL (6 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Ocoee, FL (6 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 10 hours ago

Please include the best Tel # to contact you with your reply....* *Great opportunity for a full time employment * Now Hiring Full Time Delivery Drivers for FedEx P&D Ground Contracted Company with...

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Driver Helper

  • Performance Food Group
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 10 hours ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

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Airline Catering Driver (NON CDL) - $22.00 per hour.

  • gategroup
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 17 hours ago

Were looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyones journeys better. Airline Catering Drivers (CSR) is responsible for loading galley equipment onto a truck, driving the truck to...

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CDL-A OTR Company Driver

  • Covenant Logistics Group
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 1 day 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...

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Driver

  • The Parking Spot
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Shuttle Driver (Non-CDL) | Morning & Afternoon | Full-Time With more than 25 years in business, The Parking Spot has grown into the largest near-airport parking company in the United States with...

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FedEx Ground CDL A Day Driver 54 CPM - 70 CPM for Weekends & Overtime,

  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 2 days ago

CDST Transport Inc. is seeking a motivated, safety oriented driving professional for a solo daytime position. Job Details *5 day work week *Excellent compensation - 54 cents per mile Mon - Fri and...

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Moving driver/helper

  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for an experienced mover was a good license who can drive in 26-ft box truck as well as handle the physical labor. This is a full-time position. Pay is based on experience but we pay very...

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Cdl-A Otr Hazmat Driver $0.70- $0.73 / Mile

  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 4 days ago

CDL-A OTR HAZMAT DRIVER $0.70- $0.73 / MILE (Orlando, FL) image 1 of 4 compensation: $0.70-$0.73 per mile employment type: experience level: senior level job title: CDL-A OTR Hazmat Driver...

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Cdl-A Otr Hazmat Driver $0.70- $0.73 / Mile

  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Hazmat OTR loads Up to $3,500 weekly Pay: $0.70$0.73 per mile Great miles 3 weeks out 2+ years experience required New, fully equipped trucks No SAP, No DUI Call or text: ...

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CDL-A Dedicated Forklift/Local Driver - DPO

  • Averitt Express
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Job Description Dock and warehouse associates are the backbone of Averitt facilities. Using digital scanners and other top-notch, modern equipment, dock and warehouse associates manage the...

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Driver I, CDL

  • WillScot Corporation
  • Kissimmee, FL (21 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kissimmee, FL (21 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 11 days ago

At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000+ people makes our company a Great Place to Work and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins...

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Driver Helper

  • Maersk (a.k.a A P Moller)
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Oakland, FL)
  • 11 days ago

We offer transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock...

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Demographic Data for Oakland, FL

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Oakland, 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 Oakland, FL 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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