Taxi Driver Jobs in Schenectady, 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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Residential Driver

  • Clifton Park, NY (7 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Clifton Park, NY (7 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • moments ago

Why Choose Us? We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago

un Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to destinations on time. Keep vehicle clean and in good working condition. Provide...

Warehouse Worker/Driver

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Clopay Corporation is expanding it's operations in the Latham, NY area. We are adding another driver to our distribution center located at Old Niskayuna Road in Latham, NY. The ideal driver...

Driver Class A

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors in Albany (Schenectady) NY is seeking a Class A CDL Driver- Hazmat to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles...

Driver

  • Guilderland, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Guilderland, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications you'll bring as a CDL-A Teammate: At least 21 years of age Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL-A) At least 1 year or 50,000 verifiable miles of tractor-trailer driving experience...

Night Driver

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 14 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
  • 14 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 14 days 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....

Armed Driver Guard

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 17 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 (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Latham, NY (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 18 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
  • 19 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 19 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 (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 22 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 (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Altamont, NY (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 22 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 (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 24 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...

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

  • Glenmont, NY (17 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Glenmont, NY (17 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Driver's License Maintain records required with compliance with local, state and federal regulations Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials Insure security...

Amsterdam Farm Pickup Driver - Full Time

  • Amsterdam, NY (14 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (14 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Full-Time Driver Position Amsterdam, NY $2,500 Sign on Bonus Offered to Eligible Candidate General Purpose: Utilizing DFA tractor and trailer, transports raw milk from farm to processing plant or...

Demographic Data for Schenectady, NY

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


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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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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