Taxi Driver Jobs in Amsterdam, NY

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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Tail Gate Driver

  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Welcome to Cascades! At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first: Hourly range from $26.00 to $28.00 (Depending on experience)...

HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Tech - CDL (B)

  • Altamont, NY (18 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Altamont, NY (18 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Performs Less-than-truckload (LTL) pickups and full truck loads. Maintains company equipment. Ensures customer satisfaction. Maintains documentation of manifests and work orders....

HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Tech - CDL (A)

  • Altamont, NY (18 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Altamont, NY (18 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Performs Less-than-truckload (LTL) pickups and full truck loads. Maintains company equipment. Ensures customer satisfaction Maintains documentation of manifests and work orders....

CDL Warehouse Driver

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 8 days ago

CDL Warehouse Driver Saratoga Springs, New York Warehouse 22777 Job Description Overview Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We...

Yard Driver

  • Guilderland Center, NY (19 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Guilderland Center, NY (19 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Take your career further with McLane! 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...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Driver

  • Guilderland Center, NY (19 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Guilderland Center, NY (19 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Night Driver

  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premier electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial, and industrial customers for over 10 years. With...

City Driver

  • Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ 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...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • Sharon Springs, NY (23 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sharon Springs, NY (23 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Yard Driver Operations Drives tractor/trailers in a safe and correct manner by adhering to all regulations (e.g., company, local, state and federal). Transports trailers to appropriate...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Starting Pay Rate: $21.30 per hour| $21.80 at completion of ATM Training | $24.57 per hour when on TPS route. Must have NY pistol permit Job Description As an Armed Driver Guard, you work with...

CLASS A or B DRIVER PART TIME

  • Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking motivated and safety-conscious Class A or B CDL drivers to join our team. As a driver, you will be responsible for the delivery and pick-up of portable storage containers. This role...

CDL Roll-off Driver, Home Daily, PTO, Paid Tuition

  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (22 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Pay Range: 25.50- 27.00 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...

Amsterdam Farm Pickup Driver - Full Time

  • Amsterdam, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Full-Time Driver Position Amsterdam, NY $2,500 Sign on Bonus Offered to Eligible Candidate General Purpose: Utilizing DFA tractor and trailer, transports raw milk from farm to processing plant or...

Driver Apprentice-City

  • Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (14 miles from Amsterdam, NY)
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Amsterdam, NY

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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
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 Amsterdam, NY

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 Amsterdam, NY 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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