Taxi Driver Jobs in Patchogue, 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 Class A License Equipment Oper.

  • Moriches, NY (6 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Moriches, NY (6 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 1 day ago

un DRIVER CLASS A LICENSE EQUIPMENT OPER. (manorville) compensation: depending on experience. employment type: job title: Truck Driver/Labor work class A license a must experience equipment...

Route Service Driver Riverhead NY

  • Riverhead, NY (18 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Riverhead, NY (18 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 3 days ago

About USS United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. Our deep...

Driver for AmCo Transportation Corp

  • Bohemia, NY (11 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (11 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 7 days ago

AmCo Transportation is looking to hire a driver ASAP. We drive people to and from doctors' appointments. Must have a clean NYS driver's license for 2 years and over 21 years of age. When driving...

Driver Class A License Equipment Oper.

  • Moriches, NY (6 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Moriches, NY (6 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 7 days ago

class A license a must experience equipment oper.excavator skidsteer knowledge of long island willing to do some labor work part time truck drivers also

Driver Roll Off East End - 2333659

  • Quogue, NY (16 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Quogue, NY (16 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: 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 WM team is home every...

Driver Roll Off East End

  • Quogue, NY (16 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Quogue, NY (16 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 13 days ago

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 every day, and our team...

Warehouse Associate/Driver - Now Hiring

  • South Setauket, NY (13 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • South Setauket, NY (13 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 14 days ago

The Warehouse Driver will be responsible for driving a flat-bed truck and working within the Trinity Solar warehouse. Roles & Responsibilities Drive a 26 flat-bed truck Deliver material to...

Warehouse Associate/Driver

  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 14 days ago

The Warehouse Driver will be responsible for driving a flat-bed truck and working within the Trinity Solar warehouse. Roles & Responsibilities Drive a 26 flat-bed truck Deliver material to...

Mover - Driver

  • Commack, NY (21 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Commack, NY (21 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Join Liberty Moving & Storage in Commack, NY as a full-time Mover - Driver. We're looking for expert CDL drivers who are ready to move! WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER JOINING US? We take care of our team...

Commercial Front Load Driver - 2333530

  • West Babylon, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Babylon, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Job Description: 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 WM team is home every...

Container Driver - 2333537

  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements Hold a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement. Legally eligible to work in the United States....

Commercial Front Load Driver

  • West Babylon, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Babylon, NY (24 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 19 days ago

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 every day, and our team...

Rear Load Driver - 2330927

  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Rear Load Driver - 2330927 Job Employer Name: Waste ManagementSpiderID: 13964914 Location: Holtsville, New YorkDate Posted: 3/20/2025 Wage:Category: Driving/Delivery Job Code: 2330927 Number Of...

Container Driver

  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements Hold a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement. Legally eligible to work in the United States....

Driver Needed In Suffolk County (Company provides a Vehicle and Gas)

  • Selden, NY (11 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Selden, NY (11 miles from Patchogue, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Driver Needed In Suffolk County (Company provides a Vehicle and Gas) *NEMT* compensation: Compensation: Starting $18 an hour employment type: job title: Driver *Minimum age for the Driver is 28yrs...

Demographic Data for Patchogue, 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
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Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Patchogue, 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 Patchogue, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
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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