Taxi Driver Jobs in Uniondale, 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 Construction Driver Asphalt Construction

  • Hempstead, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hempstead, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Asphalt company looking for Dump Truck Driver (No CDL Needed) Must Be Able to do labor to include lifting materials and pushing wheelbarrow and shoveling and raking....

DPW Driver / Laborer

  • Tenafly, NJ (23 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tenafly, NJ (23 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Applicants must possess a Class "B" CDL (Class "A" preferred). Hours are from 7 : 00 am - 3 : 00 pm, 35 hours per week. Must be available for weekend stand by and on call for emergencies....

Office/Driver Needed

  • Bohemia, NY (24 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bohemia, NY (24 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 12 hours 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...

Now Hiring: Experienced Warehouse / Driver Clean License Required

  • Bohemia, NY (24 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bohemia, NY (24 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED WAREHOUSE / DRIVER CLEAN LICENSE REQUIRED Location: Bohemia, NY Full-Time | MondayFriday Pride Flooring Services, a leading commercial flooring company based in Bohemia, is...

Class A - Roll Off Driver

  • Oceanside, NY (5 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oceanside, NY (5 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Company looking for a Roll-Off driver Must have clean Class A license Must have medical card Must follow all DOT requirements - Drug testing & all paperwork Must have Roll-off experience Tag alone...

Shag Driver/Yard Jockey - Local Driver

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 3 days ago

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

Driver wanted for Home Improvement business

  • Glendale, NY (15 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glendale, NY (15 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 4 days 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...

TLC Driver Job - Full-Time Transportation Work in NYC

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

TLC Driver Job - Full-Time Transportation Work in NYC -- Now hiring TLC drivers for full-time transportation jobs in New York City -- Work is available 7 days a week, with shifts from 4AM to 12AM...

Driver - Local (North Bergen)

  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Company Overview: NRS, our parent company for National Retail Transportation (NRT) is our leading provider of transportation & logistics services, and a family-owned and operated...

Driver - Regional (North Bergen)

  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Driver's License (CDL) Clean driving record (MVR, CSA, and previous employment) Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug screening and meet DOT medical requirements Stable work history Current DOT physical...

Driver, Non-Commercial Vehicle

  • Bay Shore, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 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 Helper with Truck that can pull Trailer or Box Truck Saturdays

  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Looking for someone with a box truck or a truck that can pull large trailer to help me go into New Jersey and get furniture 1-2 Saturdays a month with the opportunity to grow as our business...

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

  • Bay Shore, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bay Shore, NY (20 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 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 - ROS

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Driver - ROS 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Farmington, NY 14425 Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental...

Driver

  • Bethpage, NY (5 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bethpage, NY (5 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago

FONCTIONS ESSENTIELLES : Conduire des ensembles tracteur-remorque, y compris des ensembles doubles (et triples, le cas echeant)....

Demographic Data for Uniondale, NY

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Uniondale, 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 Uniondale, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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