Taxi Driver Jobs in Elmhurst, 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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CDL-A Refrigerated Lease Purchase Driver in Lockport, IL

  • Lockport, IL (20 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lockport, IL (20 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

AllTruckJobs is working with Hirschbach Motor Lines to find a qualified Dedicated Owner Operator in Lockport, Illinois! About The Position Position Information This fleet's drivers primarily...

Parts Driver

  • Carol Stream, IL (10 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (10 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

The Parts Driver is responsible for delivering parts to customers and for picking up parts from suppliers for the dealership. Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are...

ORD - Chicago, IL - Driver Helper (ORD)

  • Des Plaines, IL (11 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (11 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Work for LSG and DRIVE your career Higher! If you have a valid 'C' or 'D' driver's license and relevant work experience in the Transportation field, you can apply for this position. An ideal...

COMPANY DRIVER NEEDED - up to $2,400 a week

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (8 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (8 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 1 day ago

FOR MORE INFO CALL/TEXT AT ... or simply apply here ( ) We're hiring company drivers and owner-operators for long-term cooperation. Drivers average 3,000-4,000 miles per week with one day off....

Hiring Spanish Driver manager in trucking company

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Supervise and support a team of CDL drivers Monitor daily driver performance (on-time delivery, hours of service) Ensure DOT compliance and safety standards are upheld Manage scheduling...

Company Driver Position

  • Willowbrook, IL (10 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (10 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Company based on Auto Parts Expedited lanes - All 48 states! TEAM and SOLO Company drivers: Brand new Freightliner Cascadia 2026 up to 80 cpm (all miles paid) Bonuses for clean inspections!...

Driver - $24/hour

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 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 Now Hiring...

Class A Local Driver

  • Des Plaines, IL (11 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (11 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Description Job descriptionClass A Local Driver - Chicago, ILLegacy Transportation Services is a specialized transportation and logistics service provider. Check us out at www.legacytsi.comLegacy...

Local Driver Class A and B

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (8 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (8 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Exciting Local Driving Opportunities Class A and B Drivers Needed!** **Join Our Team:** Are you ready to take your driving career to the next level? We are a dynamic, fast-growing company with a...

Driver Class A with hazmat and tanker endorsements

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Clean Harbors in Syracuse NY is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum...

Local Cdl Night Driver

  • Markham, IL (24 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Markham, IL (24 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 7 days ago

I am in need of 1 night company driver Shift is Thursday - Monday 1800/1900 start time Pay is $26/ hour over time after 45 W2 or 1099 will be $27/hr over time after 45 Work is cross town work,...

Driver Portables

  • Batavia, IL (20 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (20 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 7 days ago

I. Job Summary Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be...

Warehouse/ Driver

  • Bedford Park, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bedford Park, IL (12 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Chicago - Bedford Park, IL Salary Range : $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly Description JOB TITLE: Warehouse/Driver As a Warehouse/Driver for Tireco Distributors (TD), you will be...

COMPANY DRIVER NEEDED - up to $2,400 a week

  • Lemont, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lemont, IL (14 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 8 days ago

FOR MORE INFO CALL/TEXT AT ... or simply apply here ( ) We're hiring company drivers and owner-operators for long-term cooperation. Drivers average 3,000-4,000 miles per week with one day off....

Driver/Furniture Mover-Experience driving 26ft Straight Truck (52584)

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (8 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (8 miles from Elmhurst, IL)
  • 8 days ago

American Furniture Rental (AFR) is looking a for a Full time Driver & Furniture Mover for our location in Elk Grove Village, IL - Direct hire. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE DRIVING A 26' BOX TRUCK IN ORDER...

Demographic Data for Elmhurst, IL

Moving to Elmhurst, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Elmhurst, IL below.


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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
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Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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