Taxi Driver Jobs in Hicksville, 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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CDL A Container Driver - TWIC Required

  • ProDrivers
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 17 days ago

CDL A Port & Rail Truck Driver 2nd Shift Earn $1,600$1,700/Week Newark, NJ MUST HAVE: TWIC Card with 12 months of Port & Rail Experience within the last 5 years AND 18 months of Tractor/Trailer...

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Driver wanted for Home Improvement business

  • Glendale, NY (19 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Glendale, NY (19 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

We are seeking a talented and professional driver to assist us with transporting insulation materials & workers to jobs throughout New York City, Long Island, and the Westchester area. We do home...

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HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Tech - CDL (B)

  • Republic Services
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

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

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Class B Front Load Driver

  • Interstate Waste Services
  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Interstate Waste Services is Now Hiring CDL B Front Load Swing Truck Drivers! Safety is our first Priority! $28.80/Hour 1 Year Front Load Garbage Truck experience in the Waste Industry is...

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Class A/B Driver wanted

  • Kings Park, NY (16 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kings Park, NY (16 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

compliance and paperwork Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers Assist with yard operations when needed Represent the company professionally at all times QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Class...

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Lot Attendant - Driver - Ronkonkoma

  • Enterprise
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (18 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (18 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Overview The Enterprise brand of Enterprise Mobility is seeking a responsible, dedicated person to join our team as a Lot Attendant located at 3125 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 2, Lake...

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CDL B class driver

  • Melville, NY (6 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Melville, NY (6 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

we are contracted with Americas One of the largest non-alcoholic beverage distributor. If you are looking to join a collaborative team that is rapidly expanding. We offer competitive compensation...

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Front Load Driver - Up to $5k Sign on Bonus

  • Wheelabrator Technologies
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required: Acceptable driving record required....

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Rear Load Driver - Up To $5k Sign On Bonus

  • Wheelabrator Technologies
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required: Acceptable driving record required....

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Driver NON CDL Local No Weekends

  • Ryder System
  • Edgewood, NY (14 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edgewood, NY (14 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Position Description Ryder is hiring a NON-CDL Truck Driver in Edgewood, NY offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a driving career you can feel good about. See and Hear from a Ryder...

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Driver Class B - Full Time

  • ParkVista
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Driver Class B Full-Time: 7:30AM-4PM Monday-Friday, some weekends required. $22-$23 per hour. LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment. Fulltime Benefits include...

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Driver

  • Power-Flo Technologies
  • New Hyde Park, NY (8 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY (8 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Power-Flo Technologies is now hiring a driver (16 - 18 foot box trucks) to join our team. Previous box truck experience required. CDL not required. Full Time. Monday - Friday, approx. 6 AM - 2:30...

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CDL A W2 OTR Company Driver +Benefits

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 6 days ago

CDL A W2 OTR Company Truck Drivers | Average Driver Makes $1,740 and as much as $2,080 Weekly Gross **Must Have One Year Experience To Apply** Driver Benefits Average Driver Makes $1740 Weekly...

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2 Taxi Driver Wanted

  • Hempstead, NY (5 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hempstead, NY (5 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 6 days ago

un 2 taxi driver wanted compensation: 2 taxi driver needed NOW HIRING - 2 TAXI DRIVERS Long Island Area Must know how to use GPS Clean driving record is REQUIRED Work hours: 8 AM - 6 PM 6 days per week...

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Driver

  • Hudson
  • Springfield Gardens, NY (13 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield Gardens, NY (13 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Opportunity, growth, and meaningful rewards! We offer: Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) Holiday pay *401(k) retirement plan *Company paid life...

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Demographic Data for Hicksville, NY

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%


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