Taxi Driver Jobs in Syracuse, 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 company driver $27 / hr Manual shift required / HOME DAILY

  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

Looking for CDL A Local company driver to service high volume local accounts! M-F & rotational Saturdays / Times vary based on appointments 8-10 hours depending on workload $27 / hr What our...

Environmental Driver Specialist CDLB

  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description $3,000 Sign On Bonus Pay is $30/hour Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial...

Semi Driver- Apalachin, NY

  • Cazenovia, NY (18 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cazenovia, NY (18 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : SNP Cazenovia - Cazenovia, NY Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly Description Department: Transportation Reports To: Transportation Manager...

Driver, Trainee Hourly Driver, Trainee Hourly

  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Driver, Trainee Hourly McLane Company 2.7 ( ) Baldwinsville, NY # JR100294 Position summary te: Drivers make $65,000 to $95,000 after training.** Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision...

Driver Driver

  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Driver McLane Company 2.7 ( ) Baldwinsville, NY # JR100265 Position summary nity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more! What...

Driver

  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

FONCTIONS ESSENTIELLES : Exploiter un ensemble tracteur-remorque, y compris des camions doubles (et triples, le cas echeant) et/ou des camions droits Effectuer des inspections quotidiennes avant le...

City Driver

  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ 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, Trainee Hourly

  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Driver

  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 30+ days 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...

U-Box Portable Storage Driver (Non-CDL)

  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Location: 8015 Oswego Rd, Liverpool, New York 13090 United States of America Have you ever wished the open road could be your office? If so, then consider becoming U-Haul Companys newest U-Box...

Warehouse Relief Driver

  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Liverpool, NY (4 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Blevins, Inc. has an immediate opening for a dependable individual to fill a full time Warehouse Relief Driver position in the Liverpool, NY warehouse, who is experienced in order picking,...

Armed Driver Guard

  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • East Syracuse, NY (6 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Pays: $20.60 an hour Must have a New York Pistol Permit to be considered Job Description As an Armed Driver Guard, you work with your team to ensure the safe and secure pickup and...

Lot Driver - Syracuse Airport

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Overview The Enterprise brand of Enterprise Mobility is seeking a responsible, dedicated person to join our team as a full time Lot Driver located at the Syracuse Airport (SYR) 1000 Col Eileen...

HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Technician - CDL (B)

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 45+ days ago

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

Yard Driver / Spotter CDL A

  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baldwinsville, NY (13 miles from Syracuse, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Average Pay Range: $25 per hour or $800 - $1,000 per week Home Time: Home Daily Schedule: Thursday-Monday 10pm- 6am Equipment Type(s): Dry Van Driver Activity: Spotting Hiring Areas:...

Demographic Data for Syracuse, 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
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
5.0%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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