Taxi Driver Jobs in Fresh Meadows, 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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After-School Transportation Driver for 2 Daughters

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

un After-School Transportation Driver for 2 Daughters (Brooklyn (11209) to Staten Island (10304)) compensation: $20-25 Seeking a safe, punctual driver for daily after-school transportation of two...

Driver

  • West Babylon, NY (22 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • West Babylon, NY (22 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

FONCTIONS ESSENTIELLES : Exploiter un ensemble tracteur-remorque, y compris des camions doubles (et triples, le cas echeant) et/ou des camions droits Effectuer des inspections quotidiennes avant le...

City Driver

  • West Babylon, NY (22 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • West Babylon, NY (22 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 9 hours 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....

Local Driver/Yard Spotter CDL A - Hybrid

  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Average Pay Range: $1,500 - $1,700 per week Home Time: Local / Home Daily Schedule: local driver Tuesday - Thursday and Spotting Friday - Saturday Driver Activity: No Touch deliveries & Spotting...

TLC Driver Job - Full-Time Transportation Work in NYC

  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 1 day ago

TLC Driver Job - Full-Time Transportation Work in NYC -- Now hiring TLC drivers for full-time transportation jobs in New York City -- Work is available 7 days a week, with shifts from 4AM to 12AM...

Offsite Warehouse Driver

  • White Plains, NY (20 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (20 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $19.00 USD per hour ALL ABOUT TARGET Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Hempstead, NY (10 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hempstead, NY (10 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 1 day ago

With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses...

Driver / Shop Assistant Wanted (Full time and Part Time Available)

  • Port Chester, NY (20 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (20 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each duty listed below, plus they must be on-time each and every day as scheduled. Other duties may be...

Driver I

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Show More Options Clear Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert 562247 Liberty. Mo, US Driver I CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people,...

Driver

  • Kearny, NJ (17 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (17 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Job Title: Driver Key Responsibilities: Incumbent is responsible for transporting and delivering freight to franchise stores and/or production kitchens safely, legally and on-time. This...

Driver - Farmingdale, NY

  • Farmingdale, NY (18 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (18 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Join us at MCN Distributors, a Rheem company. We provide top-tier HVAC solutions to contractors, multifamily industries, and commercial properties across the Northeast. We're looking for a...

Driver- Ready Mix, Class B

  • Valley Stream, NY (6 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (6 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Class B driver needed for ready mix company. Clean license is a must. Full time position available with great pay! Front discharge experience preferred Contact ...

Class B Roll Off Driver

  • Lodi, NJ (17 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lodi, NJ (17 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Roll Off Truck Drivers Lodi, NJ Safety is our first Priority! Highlights: Monday through Friday 6:00 - 3:00 Hourly pay rate $33.75 Hourly pay...

CDL Commercial Roll Off Driver

  • Union, NJ (24 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Union, NJ (24 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Interstate Waste Services is looking for a Full- Time CDL Class A or B Roll Off Drivers out of their Yonkers, NY Full-Time Monday thru Friday. Start time: 4am - 5am. Our drivers average about...

CDL Class B or CDL Class C Driver Wanted

  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Fresh Meadows, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Must have a CDL License w "P" endorsement We provide paid on the job training Seniors/ Retirees Welcomed!!! call: ... Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour...

Demographic Data for Fresh Meadows, NY

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, NY 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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