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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Local Student Driver (Permanent/ Full-Time)

  • Farmington, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 1 day ago

Labatt Food Service is now hiring for a Student Driver at the Farmington location. Must be able to provide a valid New Mexico Class A Permit or New Mexico Class A CDL. Labatt Food Service offers...

Driver - Retail Pharmacy

  • Alamogordo, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Alamogordo, NM
  • 1 day ago

Summary: Ensure the efficient and timely delivery of essential medical supplies and various other items to support the operations of the Hospital and Health System. Adhere to the transportation...

Sanitation Collections Driver

  • Clovis, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Clovis, NM
  • 2 days ago

Licenses and Certificates - Valid New Mexico Class B Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements....

Driver Class A

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

Clean Harbors in Albuquerque, NM 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...

Driver

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 5 days ago

STG is now contracting with quality independent owner-operators for drayage service at key rail ramps and ports throughout the United States. We need hardworking Independent Contractors like you...

Company Driver

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 5 days ago

STG is now contracting with quality independent owner-operators for drayage service at key rail ramps and ports throughout the United States. We need hardworking Independent Contractors like you...

Bus Operator Driver - 4 Positions

  • Peralta, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Peralta, NM
  • 6 days ago

Licensing CDL with P & S Endorsements: You must have a Class B CDL, with the "P" endorsement (passenger transportation) Desirable Qualifications Exceptional verbal communication skills, professional...

Local P&D Driver (Class A - Fully Endorsed)

  • Farmington, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 7 days ago

Driver's License Maintain records required with compliance with local, state and federal regulations Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials Insure security...

Final Mile Driver

  • NM
  • 10 days ago
  • NM
  • 10 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...

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Driver

  • Roswell, NM
  • 13 days ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 13 days ago

The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to Veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to...

City Driver

  • Farmington, NM
  • 13 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 13 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.* Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed....

Solid Waste Operator / Driver

  • Ruidoso, NM
  • 15 days ago
  • Ruidoso, NM
  • 15 days ago

Skill and Ability to operate light and heavy equipment such as collection truck, grapple truck, haul truck, back hoe, dump truck, loaders, distributor trucks, etc....

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Farmington, NM
  • 19 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 19 days ago

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...

Local City Driver

  • Farmington, NM
  • 21 days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 21 days ago

driver's license. + Safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements, including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples. + 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience. + Experience operating...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 22 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 22 days ago

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...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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


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2,115,093
43,399

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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
38.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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