Taxi Driver Jobs in New Jersey

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, Hourly CDL-A

  • Budd Lake, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

This position is based in Budd Lake, NJ BENEFITS DAY 1 Mon-Fri schedule - LOCAL ROUTES ONLY Early morning dispatch - No layovers/overnight shifts Pay Rate: $27/hr Competitive pay and benefits,...

CDL-A Refrigerated Team Lease Purchase Driver in New Jersey

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago

AllTruckJobs is working with Hirschbach Motor Lines to find a qualified OTR Owner Operator in New Jersey! About The Position Position Information Teams on this account primarily run all 48 states....

Hydro-Vac Driver

  • Matawan, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Matawan, NJ
  • 1 day ago

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. Its a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team...

Driver - FT

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction services in...

Driver

  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Operates company vehicles and provide courteous and efficient delivery and pick up of packages; to check shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service; Provides coverage for all assigned...

Driver

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo,...

Roll Off Driver

  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Experienced only, please Class A or Class B CDL and medical card required. Must have clean driving record....

Full time company driver (non CDL)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

We are a well-established company specializing in document shredding services since 2009, and we're currently looking for a full-time driver to join our team in Central/North Jersey. Position...

Driver

  • Burlington, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, NJ
  • 2 days ago

McLane Foodservice Burlington CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver – Experience Required Tired of being OTR and not knowing when your home time will be? Ready to get your work done and go home, while...

Landscape Crew Driver

  • Franklinville, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklinville, NJ
  • 2 days ago

40 year old family owned business - we value our employees -YEAR ROUND WORK -Immediate Openings -Guaranteed OVERTIME -We also offer low cost housing if needed and shared transportation to/from...

Part Time Driver (Healthcare; CDL Required)

  • Peapack, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Peapack, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Part Time Driver (Healthcare; CDL Required) EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to...

Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to their destinations, ensuring timely arrivals. Keep vehicle clean and in good...

Driver

  • Keasbey, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Keasbey, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Apply Description Title: Driver Reports to: Director of Operations ("DOO") or management designee Summary: The responsibilities include but are not limited to being responsible for collecting...

Driver Roll Off

  • Matawan, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ
  • 3 days ago

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team...

Driver - Residential Trash

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago

About Gold Medal Environmental (GME) Gold Medal Environmental (GME) is the area’s leading waste management company. Our drivers are not just a part of our family, but also vital members of the...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

Moving to New Jersey? Find some basic demographic data about New Jersey below.


Local
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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
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Taxi App in React Native
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Food Safety for Drivers
To be a safe and responsible food delivery driver boils its important to understand how to follow the rules of temperature control, avoid cross-contamination, and practice good personal hygiene....

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey 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
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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