Taxi Driver Jobs in Iowa City, IA

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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Local route nonCDL driver

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Local route nonCDL driver Stericycle Inc $16.75/hour + overtime - Medical, dental and vision insurance. 2 weeks of paid vacation and a week of paid sick days. 401K with a company match and other...

Mobile Phlebotomist Driver - Will Drive Box Truck

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 5 days ago

ImpactLife is the exclusive provider of blood products and services to our partner hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. The blood center is based in Davenport, Iowa, where...

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

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days 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,...

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

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 5 days 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,...

Lead Driver

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 5 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement....

Class A Company Driver Needed

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 19 days ago

Consistent miles, solid pay, and bi-weekly home time a Average $1,400a$1,500 per week a Home every other weekend (run 11a14 days, off 2a3 days) a Mostly Kenworths and Cascadias a Dry Van a 100% No...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 22 days ago

un Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to destinations on time. Keep vehicle clean and in good working condition. Provide...

CDL A Transportation Driver - Home Daily

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (23 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Mileage rate is $0.82 per mile Stable and growing organization Full-Time pay beginning at $.82/mile for Transportation/Linehaul Drivers (Average $2,200/week) No doubles Work-life balance...

Continuing Education Instructor - Driver Education (Part-time)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (20 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (20 miles from Iowa City, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Continuing...

Demographic Data for Iowa City, IA

Moving to Iowa City, IA? Find some basic demographic data about Iowa City, IA below.


Local
National
84,584
1,752
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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 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...
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...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Iowa City, IA

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 Iowa City, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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