Taxi Driver Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

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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60+ Cpm Company Driver 3500+ Miles '26 Trucks Pay Raises Evry 60K MI

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Attention Truck Drivers!* Serious Drivers Only* If youre out here grinding and want a company that wont cap your hustle Extra Mile International is where you level up. No fluff. Just miles, money,...

Microbulk Driver

  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

at AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES in West Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description R10066316 Microbulk Driver (Open) Location:West Chicago, IL - Bulk cryo logistics - ANC How will you...

CDL - HazMat Driver

  • Wheeling, IL (3 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, IL (3 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

CDL - HazMat Driver (CHICAGO) RVN LOGISTICS image 1 of 1 compensation: $350/day or per mile employment type: job title: CDL Class A HazMat Driver CDL drivers with 2 years of experience and...

Driver - Non CDL

  • Lake Zurich, IL (5 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (5 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call...

Oo Intermodal Driver Wanted / Home Daily / Hiring Top Drivers

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Sparc Transport is looking to bring on a OO drivers with 2yrs of verifiable driving experience to join our FCL (drayage) team. Get paid for pre-pull, empty return, load return, chassis move OO...

Exempt Driver C - Bellissimo Distribution (R156076)

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Exempt Driver C - Bellissimo Distribution (R156076) Job Employer Name: Bellissimo DistributionSpiderID: 13772647 Location: Chicago, IllinoisDate Posted: 6/19/2024 Wage: DOECategory:...

School Transportation Driver- Walsh

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Join our team today! At Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we are dedicated to empowering Youth, fostering hope, and creating brighter futures. Our mission is to be advocates, educators, coaches, and...

Open Position For Hazmat Driver

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Trucking Company is looking for decent and qualified driver with at least 24 months of experience, valid Class A, CDL and Hazmat Endorsement. Fastest growing company in the Midwest. Our services...

Swing, Driver Roll Off - 2331983

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,...

Driver Wanted w/CDL Class A-No Exp. Needed.

  • Addison, IL (16 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Addison, IL (16 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 days ago

I need a driver with CDL Class A for work over the road. We specialized on Step Decks. No experience necessary, but desire to work is a MUST. Busco chofer con CDL clase A para trabajo en...

Driver

  • North Chicago, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities Paid Training...

CDL A Company Line Haul Evening Driver. Job in Vernon Hills Gr8Jobs

  • Vernon Hills, IL (4 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (4 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago

CDL A Company Line Haul Evening Driver Weekly Avg, Home Daily CDL-A - Local Line Haul Driver $29.50 per hour $31.00 with hazmat Only Candidates with 2 Years CDL Experience and Hazmat Will Be...

Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 7 days ago

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...

Driver 1st Shift

  • Hillside, IL (21 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hillside, IL (21 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Duties/Responsibilities: Be able to drive a tractor trailer combination or straight truck with air brakes endorsement. Be able to load and unload your own truck....

Driver & Parts Technician - 2nd Shift

  • Hillside, IL (21 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hillside, IL (21 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Duties/Responsibilities: Be able to drive a tractor trailer combination or straight truck with air brakes endorsement. Be able to load and unload your own truck....

Demographic Data for Buffalo Grove, IL

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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 Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...
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...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

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 Buffalo Grove, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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