Taxi Driver Jobs in New Mexico

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 Non CDL

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago

We here at the Gustave A Larson Company are looking our next team member to join us as a Driver (Non-CDL). What qualities are we looking for? We are an HVAC/R wholesale distributor throughout the...

City Driver

  • Roswell, NM
  • 8 hours ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 8 hours 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...

CDL Class A Local ABQ Driver $22/hr

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 19 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 19 hours ago

Sky Transportation Services is hiring 1 local driver for Albuquerque, NM -NM CDL Class A required -2 years of OTR/local CDL experience required -Pay is $22/hr plus OT after 40 hours -Will put in...

CDL-A Solo-Refrigerated-Company Driver-Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

TEAM UP WITH HIRSCHBACH We have immediate opportunities for Lease & Company team positions. $800 Orientation Pay Paid to Each Team Driver Accout Hightlights Orienation Pay Monthly Safety &...

Deliver Driver I (non CDL) - Albuquerque, NM

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

SemiTorr Group, Inc. is a leading sales and distribution company for gas and fluid handling systems and components supporting the High Purity, Sanitary and Industrial markets. Our family of...

Residential Rear Loader Driver - 2329427

  • Hobbs, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 3 days ago

Residential Rear Loader Driver - 2329427 Job Employer Name: Waste ManagementSpiderID: 13950383 Location: HOBBS, New MexicoDate Posted: 2/24/2025 Wage:Category: Driving/Delivery Job Code: 2329427...

Non-CDL Residential Driver - 2329704

  • Farmington, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 3 days ago

Non-CDL Residential Driver - 2329704 Job Employer Name: Waste ManagementSpiderID: 13952484 Location: Farmington, New MexicoDate Posted: 2/27/2025 Wage:Category: Driving/Delivery Job Code: 2329704...

Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago

The shuttle driver will deliver loaded trailers to our various shuttle sites and return empty trailers back to the Division (Albuquerque, NM) JOB DUTIES: Deliver loaded trailers to shuttle depot...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 3 days ago

As a Yard Truck Driver, you will be operating a Yard Truck/ to transport trailers safely to designated locations, while adhering to all regulations (e.g., company, local, state and federal)....

Final Mile Driver

  • NM
  • 4 days ago
  • NM
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Be Doing As a Final Mile Driver you will work with your Area’s Customers and fellow Drivers to develop and maintain logistic strategies and to assist in the transportation flow of...

Driver Trainer, RSR

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago

Since opening our 'virtual' doors in 1995, weve been pushing the boundaries of possible further and further. Our entire business works hard to delight our customers from the second an order is...

Driver Linehaul

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago

Driver Linehaul R+L Carriers - 3.1 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time Up to $95,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 6 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...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Roswell, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 6 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...

Part Time Driver - Class B

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 8 days ago

$24.00 Hourly Santa Fe, NM Part Time Driver JOB SUMMARY Responsible for delivery and pickup of containers to and/or from customer locations; provide an effective and incident free delivery or...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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


Local
National
2,115,093
43,399

Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
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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...
Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in New Mexico

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 Mexico offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
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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