Taxi Driver Jobs in Green Island, 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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Driver

  • Guilderland, NY (11 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Guilderland, NY (11 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • moments 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...

Yard Driver

  • Guilderland Center, NY (14 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Guilderland Center, NY (14 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 2 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...

Night Driver

  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 7 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 (13 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (13 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 8 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...

Driver Helper to CDL-County Waste-Clifton Park

  • Clifton Park, NY (9 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Clifton Park, NY (9 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 10 days ago

We are looking for a safety conscious Driver Helper to join the team at our County Waste location in Clifton Park, NY. This opportunity will be extended to a laborer whom is looking to obtain...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 10 days 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 Helper

  • Latham, NY (4 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Latham, NY (4 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Company Overview: Our Clikent a family-owned company based in New York, focused on recycling used clothing and textiles. We work with churches, schools, and other nonprofit organizations to...

CLASS A or B DRIVER PART TIME

  • Schenectady, NY (13 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (13 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 13 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 - 2334792

  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description: 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. Its a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our...

Part Time Sweeper Driver (Overnight)

  • Altamont, NY (17 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Altamont, NY (17 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Canaday Sweepers is seeking applications from individuals interested in a position as a Street Sweeper Operator/Driver, The Schedule for this position is Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from...

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

  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 17 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...

DOT Driver

  • Clifton Park, NY (9 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Clifton Park, NY (9 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Title: Driver Reports to: Director of Operations (DOO) or management designee Summary: The responsibilities include but are not limited to being responsible for...

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

  • Glenmont, NY (11 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Glenmont, NY (11 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Job Summary: Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc. and must be...

Package Gas Driver 1

  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Must possess a valid commercial Class B Drivers' License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card; packaged gas straight truck driver; to include pumper, microbulk....

Driver, Shuttle

  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (6 miles from Green Island, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview COMPENSATION: $0.65 PER MILE SCHEDULE : 4 days workweek Sunday thru Thursday Start time: 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm Overview: The Shuttle Driver will be responsible for transporting materials...

Demographic Data for Green Island, NY

Moving to Green Island, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Green Island, NY below.


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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Green Island, 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 Green Island, 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
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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