Taxi Driver Jobs in Chicago Heights, 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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Perma-Seal Basement Systems

Roll Off Dumpster Driver

Perma-Seal is hiring a dependable Roll Off Driver to safely transport materials to and from job sites throughout the Chicagoland and NW Indiana area. If you're an experienced CDL driver looking...

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Driver

  • National DCP
  • Lockport, IL (24 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lockport, IL (24 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Title Driver ID 2026-6656 # of Openings 4 Job Locations US-IL-Lockport Category Operations Location : Location US-IL-Lockport Job Post Information* : External Company Name National DCP Job Post...

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CDL Class A Car Hauler Driver

  • Cars Transport
  • Merrillville, IN (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Merrillville, IN (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities include: Loading, securing, transporting, and unloading vehicles Conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections Maintaining DOT compliance and accurate documentation Delivering exceptional...

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Driver Manager

  • Heniff
  • Hazel Crest, IL (5 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL (5 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Heniff Transportation provides best-in-class...

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Cdl-A Local Driver Chicago Area Home Daily $30/HR

  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a local CDL-A driver in the Chicago area. Job Details: Pickups in the Chicago area All loads deliver to the same address in Chicago Home every day MondayFriday schedule Weekends...

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Flatbed Company Driver $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Home Weekends 1099

  • Alsip, IL (12 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alsip, IL (12 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 4 days ago

FLATBED COMPANY DRIVERS WANTED Bostan Express Inc. Lombard, IL Est. 2018 130-Truck Fleet In-Office Dispatch $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for qualified drivers PAY PICK WHAT WORKS FOR YOU: 30% of gross...

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CDL OTR Company Driver 65/70 CPM

  • Willowbrook, IL (23 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (23 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 6 days ago

S & S Logistics OTR Company Truck Drivers Earn Up to $2500 Weekly with No Touch Freight! CALL NOW ... * SAP Friendly company *24 Full Months of CDL A Driving Experience Required* *No More Than 3...

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CDL A Local Driver

  • Dayton Freight
  • Lowell, IN (20 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lowell, IN (20 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Pay is $36.50 per hour $36.50 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Work-life balance Growing company Friendly & Positive culture New Equipment & Clean facilities Comprehensive benefits...

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CDL B Night Driver

  • NUCO2 INC.
  • Lemont, IL (22 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lemont, IL (22 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago

The schedule for this role is Wednesday- Saturday 3:00 pm-1:00 am* NuCO2 is the largest national provider of beverage grade liquid CO2 to the food service and hospitality industry. We have an...

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Environmental Driver Specialist CDLB

  • Enviri Corporation
  • Gary, IN (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Gary, IN (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Company Description $5,000 Sign on Bonus Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions...

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Driver Assistant DEA

  • Enviri Corporation
  • Gary, IN (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Gary, IN (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Company Description Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and...

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Union Driver 1 - Non CDL

  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • Orland Park, IL (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (14 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 12 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...

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Per Diem Driver/transportation

  • Ivy Rehab
  • Whiting, IN (12 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Whiting, IN (12 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 13 days ago

State of Location: New Jersey Position Summary: Position Summary: Establish efficient routes to pick up and drop off patients. Operate vehicle in a safe manner and within compliance of DOT...

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Driver Manager

  • CXI Trucking
  • Lansing, IL (4 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lansing, IL (4 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Maintain safety and DOT compliance through documentation and oversight. Serve as the main contact for drivers, customers, and TEC Management handling conflicts professionally....

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Regional Class A End Dump/Roll off Driver

  • Clean Harbors
  • Dolton, IL (7 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dolton, IL (7 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Clean Harbors is looking for a RegionalR Class A Roll-Off/End Dump driver to join their safety conscious team in Dolton, IL Position can be domiclied in Dolton, IL or locations near by. Routing...

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Demographic Data for Chicago Heights, IL

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Chicago Heights, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Chicago Heights, IL 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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