Taxi Driver Jobs in Tampa, 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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Regional/OTR Tanker/Hazmat Driver

  • Groendyke Transport Inc
  • Tampa, FL
  • moments ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • moments ago

We are hiring experienced CDL A Drivers to join our team. Drivers are responsible for the safe and timely transportation of loads while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company...

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Driver - Service Technician CDL Required

  • AmeriGas
  • Tampa, FL
  • moments ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • moments ago

Requisition Number: 28802 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation's premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

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Driver for Fast-Growing Dumpster Company

  • VaVia Tampa
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 hour ago

un Driver for Fast-Growing Dumpster Company (Tampa) VaVia Tampa compensation: $20 - $22 per hour employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Driver for Dumpster Company We are a...

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Driver Class B PFP Touch Daily

  • Ryder
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Class B CDL Truck Driver inTampa, FL offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. See and Hear from a Ryder...

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Marten Transport is Now Hiring CDL-A Dedicated Truck Drivers! Steady Home Time - Earn $1,200 - $1,867 per Week* Top Benefits: Steady home time - Schedule depends on location Earn $62,400 - $97,084...

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CDL-A Yard Driver

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Position Details: Pay: Average Hourly Salary: $28.00 per hour Schedule/Hours: Saturday- Thursday, 4pm- 12am Location: Dover, FL We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits,...

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Driver Helper

  • Performance Food Group
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day 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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Local Yard (Shag) Driver - Apollo Beach

  • TMC Transportation
  • Apollo Beach, FL (13 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Apollo Beach, FL (13 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Local job opportunity in Apollo Beach, FL area - Class A or BDrivers will be home daily and will operate out of the customer's yard in Apollo Beach, FL shuttling loaded and empty trailers and...

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Driver, Passenger Classification

  • Feeding Tampa Bay
  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 days ago

Safety & Compliance: Maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) Endorsement....

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Driver (Straight Truck)

  • IMPERIAL DADE
  • Tampa, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 7 days ago

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we...

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Car Hauler Car Carrier Driver Regional / OTR

  • Tarpon Springs, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tarpon Springs, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 7 days ago

sign up!**** We are looking to hire professional car hauler drivers** OEM Contract* Lanes Jacksonville FL All Thru FL & NORTH / South Carolina GA & AL Midwest contracts Galveston Texas all...

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Solid Waste Driver I

  • City of Largo FL
  • Largo, FL (21 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Largo, FL (21 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting. Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire...

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HazMat Field Driver/Technician - CDL (A)-1

  • Republic Services
  • Tampa, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 8 days ago

Performs LTL (less than load) pickups. Maintains driver documents, such as logbook, quarterly permit book, trip reports, waste manifests, etc....

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Roll Off Driver

  • Demo Dog Demolition
  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 8 days ago

un Roll Off Driver (Tampa) Demo Dog Demolition compensation: Based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Roll Off Driver Are you ready to build a brighter future...

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Driver - Mobile Dental

  • Suncoast Community Health Center
  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 11 days ago

MOBILE DENTAL DRIVER (part-time/seasonal) FLSA: NON-EXEMPT Duties/Responsibilities: Safely operate and maintain mobile units, including dental, medical, or outreach vehicles, while ensuring...

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Demographic Data for Tampa, FL

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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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