Taxi Driver Jobs in Sparks, NV

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 Apprentice-Road

  • Sparks, NV
  • 10 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 10 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination, picking up and delivering trailers between service centers...

Driver Ready Mix

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 12 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 12 days ago

Company Overview READY TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE WITH US? Cemex is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and sustainability. With over a century of...

Driver Class A

  • Sparks, NV
  • 12 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 12 days ago

Clean Harbors in Sparks, NV 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...

Box Truck Relief Driver

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 15 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 15 days ago

Truck Drivers' Dream Job! Why join the AiLO Logistics Family? AiLO believes our drivers are the foundation of any successful trucking company. We have consistent hours with a consistent paycheck....

Driver Experience ManagerNew

  • Sparks, NV
  • 16 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 16 days ago

Driver Experience Manager Sparks, Nevada, United States *Schedule = Wednesday - Saturday, 1600 - 0400* About ITS Logistics Are you ready to unleash your potential and be a part of one of the...

Driver

  • Sparks, NV
  • 21 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 21 days ago

Take your CDL-A career further! Our drivers work hard to move, supply, and provide for America's favorite brands. Being reliable and dedicated to safety has defined our success as an industry...

Street Sweeper Driver

  • Sparks, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 30+ days ago

un Street Sweeper Driver (Sparks, NV) Environmental Protection Services LLC compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Street Sweeper Driver Adventure Awaits! Become a Road Warrior with a...

Driver Apprentice-City

  • Sparks, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination. Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as...

Driver Class A and B

  • Sparks, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 30+ days ago

Company Summary Pacific Supply is a distributor of building products with over 40 locations throughout the Western United States and has been serving the needs of the construction industry and the...

Driver - ROS

  • Sparks, NV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 30+ days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a...

Driver-Non CDL Delivery

  • Reno, NV (11 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (11 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 30+ days ago

Drive for BFS, the #1 name in the industry and America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. At Builders FirstSource,...

Lead Driver - ROS

  • Sparks, NV
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 45+ days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a Lead...

Temporary Hourly - Part Time Driver, NNIC

  • Reno, NV (4 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (4 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 90+ days ago

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be...

City Driver

  • Sparks, NV
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 90+ days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment Hook/unhook...

Driver - Reno

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 90+ days ago

At MTM Transit, it is never just a ride, it's personal. We understand that our passengers deserve personalized attention and exceptional care and to us, every trip is important. We have exciting...

Demographic Data for Sparks, NV

Moving to Sparks, NV? Find some basic demographic data about Sparks, NV below.


Local
National
129,653
2,965
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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 Sparks, NV

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 Sparks, NV offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
5.0%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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