Taxi Driver Jobs in Ridge, 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

  • Port Jefferson Station, NY (8 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Port Jefferson Station, NY (8 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities Driver Job Description Responsibilities include making deliveries, helping in yard, making loads, loading and unloading material, putting away stock. Qualifications Driver We...

Now Hiring: Experienced Warehouse / Driver Clean License Required

  • Bohemia, NY (14 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (14 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 4 days ago

un NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED WAREHOUSE / DRIVER - CLEAN LICENSE REQUIRED (BOHEMIA) Pride Flooring Services compensation: 18-25 employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Warehouse...

Mover/Driver class B

  • Commack, NY (20 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Commack, NY (20 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 6 days ago

un Mover/Driver class B (Commack) compensation: 25ph employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Van Foreman Need a Driver with at least five years moving experience. Don't waste my...

Office/Driver Needed

  • Bohemia, NY (14 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (14 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 14 days ago

OFFICE/DRIVER NEEDED!!! (BOHEMIA) Fast Track 600 JOHNSON AVE STEA6 compensation: pay per hour employment type: job title: Office Dispatcher for Medical Transportation Bohemia, NY - Office Help...

Rear Load Driver- Up to $5K Sign On Bonus

  • Milford, CT (23 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Milford, CT (23 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 16 days ago

an air-brake endorsement....

Shag Driver/Yard Jockey - Local Driver

  • Milford, CT (23 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Milford, CT (23 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 17 days ago

SHAG DRIVER/YARD JOCKEY - LOCAL DRIVER TMC Transportation Milford, CT (Onsite) Full-Time Job Details TMC has a job opening for shag drivers on our dedicated customer's yard in Bloomfield, CT!...

Driver, Non-Commercial Vehicle

  • Bay Shore, NY (21 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (21 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Responsible for product delivery to customers Process paperwork and returned product upon completion of the route May load product onto truck It provides good customer service. Collects payments...

Driver, Non-Commercial Vehicle - Crown 1 (R203943)

  • Bay Shore, NY (21 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (21 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Job Description: Company: US2568 Crown 1 Enterprises, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 11706 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $23.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance...

Driver Needed

  • Bohemia, NY (14 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (14 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Bohemia, NY - Driver - male/female About the Company: We're Medical Transportation company in Bohemia dedicated to transport patients to their medical appointments and/or programs. Requirements:...

Driver

  • Brightwaters, NY (22 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Brightwaters, NY (22 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 25 days ago

un driver (bay shore) GERMAN TRUCKING INC compensation: 43,000 to 50,000 annually. employment type: experience level: mid level job title: driver driver truck, 26 ft no CdL need, prefer bilingue....

Hiring NowDelivery Driver Long Island

  • Hauppauge, NY (15 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (15 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Hiring Now -Delivery Driver - Long Island (Suffolk County) compensation: Starting at $22.00 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Delivery Driver Looking to immediately hire a...

Route Service Driver Riverhead NY

  • Riverhead, NY (13 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverhead, NY (13 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 30+ 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 Roll Off East End - 2333659

  • Quogue, NY (15 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Quogue, NY (15 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Warehouse Associate/Driver - Now Hiring

  • South Setauket, NY (10 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Setauket, NY (10 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 30+ 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 Ridge, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (9 miles from Ridge, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Demographic Data for Ridge, NY

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Ridge, 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 Ridge, 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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