Taxi Driver Jobs in South Elgin, 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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Yard Driver / Spotter Non CDL

  • North Aurora, IL (13 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • North Aurora, IL (13 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Average Pay Range: $25 per hour, $1,000 - $1,050 per week Home Time: Local / Home Daily Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.& Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - midnight; Thursday - Saturday 6:00...

Associate Driver

  • West Dundee, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Dundee, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent driving experience in the military Must be able to lift products from 25 pounds to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 170 pounds Preferred Education and Experience...

Driver Trainee, Class A

  • West Dundee, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Dundee, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Driver's License (CDL), Learner's Permit, or equivalent driving experience in the military Must be able to lift products from 25 pounds to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 170 pounds Preferred...

Parts Driver

  • Carol Stream, IL (10 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (10 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 20 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 (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day 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 (16 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, 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...

Driver - $24/hour

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 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 (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 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 (16 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from South Elgin, 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 Portables

  • Batavia, IL (10 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (10 miles from South Elgin, 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...

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

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 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...

Seasonal Garbage Driver- Ending December 2025

  • Melrose Park, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 9 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement. $29.75 per hour Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Bonus Plan Details (if applicable): Rewarding Compensation and...

Warehouse Worker/Backup Driver

  • Addison, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Addison, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago

At Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY - the global leader in opening solutions, we strive to be the best. And to be the best, we have to provide the best quality, the best service, and employ the best...

Interstate Driver

  • Itasca, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Overview The Interstate Driver will operate commercial truck/trailer, tractor trailer or combination vehicle (a vehicle that weighs over 26,000 lbs.) that requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL...

Demographic Data for South Elgin, IL

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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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, 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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