Taxi Driver Jobs in Elwood, 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 Part-Time driver/ Trader Joes & Drop Hook HOME DAILY WORK

  • Alsip, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Alsip, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

Looking for a Driver to cover routes for NFI/Trader Joes & Dry Van DROP & HOOK. HOME DAILY!!! EASY WORK!! 4-5 days week of work. $1400-$1700 a week. Trader Joe's WORK DESCRIPTION: No more than 300...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • Elwood, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Elwood, IL
  • 1 day ago

Yard Driver Operations Drives tractor/trailers in a safe and correct manner by adhering to all regulations (e.g., company, local, state and federal). Transports trailers to appropriate...

Driver - Non-CDL C

  • Yorkville, IL (22 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yorkville, IL (22 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7pm-5am Compensation: $22/hr + $2/hr night differential BrightFarms is The Place to Grow! At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way...

Company Driver

  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Currently hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers! Text APPLY to ... to get your quick app started! Regional CDL-A Driver Benefits: Drivers average $101,389.93 $2,000 Sign-on Bonus Drivers are out 7-10 days at...

Company Driver Position

  • Willowbrook, IL (23 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (23 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 4 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 Apprentice-City

  • Kankakee, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kankakee, IL (24 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 9 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a commercial learning permit (CLP) prior to entering job classification Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)...

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

  • Lemont, IL (18 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lemont, IL (18 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 10 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

  • Lockport, IL (13 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lockport, IL (13 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Overview Join the NDCP Team and Make a Difference! Unlock Your True Potential! PAY RATE: 39.74/HOUR - OT AFTER 40 HOURS Let's talk numbers... Per diem paid weekly for layovers ($35 first night,...

CDL Class A Union Driver - Union 705

  • Romeoville, IL (14 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (14 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Why Work for KeHE? Full-time Pay Range: $90,000.00/Yr. - $100,000.00/Yr. Shift Days:, Shift Time: Benefits after 30 days Health/Rx Dental Vision Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)...

CDL Propane Driver

  • Braidwood, IL (14 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Braidwood, IL (14 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Class B CDL Endorsements (Preferred): Tanker/HaZmat Skills and Experience: Proven experience in propane delivery, installation, or a related field....

Driver - Must have exp 26ft Straight Box truck (52537)

  • Woodridge, IL (21 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (21 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 17 days ago

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE DRIVING A 26' BOX TRUCK. Don't apply if you don't have the truck driving experience. American Furniture Rental (AFR) is looking a for a Full time Driver/Furniture Mover for...

Food Service Worker / Driver

  • Bourbonnais, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Position Summary Works with Kitchen Supervisor, Head Cook and Managers in production kitchen, then in schools being served, to ensure efficient production, transport and serving of food at...

Drivers - Driver Class A

  • University Park, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • University Park, IL (19 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Drive Your Success with BlueLinx! Driving forward together – that’s our promise. At BlueLinx, not only are we committed to the success and safety of our drivers; but also, building a community of...

CDL A Local Driver

  • Crest Hill, IL (9 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Crest Hill, IL (9 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Overview Pay is $35.50 per hour $35.50 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Work-life balance Growing company Friendly & Positive culture New Equipment & Clean facilities Comprehensive benefits...

Chicago Driver

  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (10 miles from Elwood, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Retail Group Job Description: The role of the Tanker Truck Driver (Hazmat) is to safely load, haul, and unload petroleum to designated sites in...

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Elwood, IL

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Elwood, 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 Elwood, 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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