Taxi Driver Jobs in Athens, GA

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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Deliver Driver (NON CDL)

  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 5 hours ago

Delivery Driver Hiring Range Minimum to Maximum: 14.25 - 15.00 Delivery Drivers Keep Aaron's Moving This isn't some tedious desk job. On our team, you'll be inside, outside, driving, installing,...

Roll Off Driver/Large Container Driver-4

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 2 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement....

WRS-Driver 2

  • Athens, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 2 days ago

Do you have a valid Georgia Class B CDL or do you have the ability to obtain a Georgia Class B CDL within the first 6 months of employment? No Response Yes, I have a Georgia Class B CDL....

Travel Driver Trainer- Winder

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 3 days ago

ABOUT CARVANA. At Carvana, we sell cars, but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars. We saw a huge problem with how much it can suck...

Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers

  • Athens, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 16 days ago

un Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to their destinations, ensuring timely arrivals. Keep vehicle clean and in good...

Identity and Driver Credential Specialist 1 (MSA) - Athens

  • Athens, GA
  • 24 days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 24 days ago

Employees who conduct CDL (Commercial Driver's License) road tests must successfully complete the CDL Examiner Certification and the CCE (Certified Commercial Examiner) Certification....

Medical Driver Athens, GA- (FT) Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm $17/hr.

  • Athens, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Medical Driver Athens, GA- (FT) $17/hr. Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm *Covid Vax Required (Initial dose only, booster is not required* Logistics Service Representative/Medical Driver About Us Come join MedSpeed...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Yard Driver- Off Property (Driving off facility property) Valid state-issued driver's license Will obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of job entry date and will maintain...

Driver Trainee

  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Winder, GA (19 miles from Athens, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to then assume the responsibility of a Driver with our Company....

Demographic Data for Athens, GA

Moving to Athens, GA? Find some basic demographic data about Athens, GA below.


Local
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130,756
3,225
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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
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Deep Q-Learning Mastery in the Taxi World
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Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Athens, GA

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 Athens, GA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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