Taxi Driver Jobs in Covington, LA

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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Driver Class CDL A

  • Pearl River, LA (23 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pearl River, LA (23 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us in Pearl River, LA For more Details Call Olivia or Text "Pearl River" to ... You might be wondering...

Driver Class A

  • Pearl River, LA (23 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pearl River, LA (23 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Immediate opening for a SOLO Class A CDL Truck Driver and we want the right Trucker to join us in Pearl River, LA For more Details Call Kristen or Text "Pearl River" to ... You might be wondering...

Class A Yard Driver

  • Hammond, LA (19 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hammond, LA (19 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 7 days ago

Class A Yard Driver at Prairie Farms Class A Yard Driver at Prairie Farms in Hammond, Louisiana Posted in Other 3 days ago. Job Description: The Yard Driver will be responsible for moving trailers...

Pile Driver

  • Slidell, LA (23 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Slidell, LA (23 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 7 days ago

Pile Driver at Underwater Engineering Services Inc Pile Driver at Underwater Engineering Services Inc in Slidell, Louisiana Posted in Construction 24 days ago. Type: Full-Time Job Description:...

Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT (Hammond)

  • Hammond, LA (19 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Hammond, LA (19 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 18 days ago

The Shuttle Driver will deliver loaded trailers to the shuttle depot and return the empty trailers back to the branch. Deliver loaded trailers to shuttle depot and pick up empty trailers to return...

Front Load Driver- Covington

  • Covington, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 21 days ago

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers! Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated...

Residential Driver Hrly-Covington

  • Covington, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 21 days ago

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers! Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • Robert, LA (11 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Robert, LA (11 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Yard Driver- Off Property (Driving off facility property) Valid state-issued driver's license Will obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of job entry date and will maintain...

Demographic Data for Covington, LA

Moving to Covington, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Covington, LA below.


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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Covington, LA

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 Covington, LA 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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