Taxi Driver Jobs in Lakewood, NJ

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 A NJ-MEMPHIS-NJ

  • ABT GROUP LLC
  • Old Bridge, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

un Driver Class A NJ-MEMPHIS-NJ (Parlin) ABT GROUP LLC image 1 of 1 3239 Bordentown Ave compensation: $1900/2000 employment type: job title: Driver Class A NJ-MEMPHIS-NJ Driver Class A...

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Class B Front Load Driver

  • Interstate Waste Services
  • Asbury Park, NJ (14 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ (14 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Front Load Swing Truck Drivers! Safety is our first Priority! $28.80/Hour 1 Year Front Load Garbage Truck experience in the Waste Industry is...

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Catering Driver (FT)

  • Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
  • Tinton Falls, NJ (20 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tinton Falls, NJ (20 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We have an immediate need at our Uncle Giuseppe's Tinton Falls, NJ Store for a FT Catering Driver for our busy Catering Department. Our Catering Drivers primary responsibility is to get the worlds...

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Driver Class A NJ-MEMPHIS-NJ

  • Old Bridge, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Driver Class A NJ-MEMPHIS-NJ $1800/2000, MUST have a lot of exercises on 13spd transmission, will be tested, loose leaf logs, 1999 Volvo trk, references, clean license with abstract, call ... Andy

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CDL Class A Boom Driver

  • QXO
  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related products, and the second largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building...

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Per Diem Driver/transportation

  • Ivy Rehab
  • Freehold, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

State of Location: New Jersey Position Summary: Position Summary: Establish efficient routes to pick up and drop off patients. Operate vehicle in a safe manner and within compliance of DOT...

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Driver

  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (6 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

un Driver compensation: None employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Driver Driver wanted for triaxle dump truck, must have clean CDL and experience in milling and paving. Call Bob...

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Night Driver

  • IO.com
  • Monroe Township, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're...

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Demographic Data for Lakewood, NJ

Moving to Lakewood, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Lakewood, NJ below.


Local
National
135,256
3,670
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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Driver Safety Course
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Lakewood, NJ

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 Lakewood, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%


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