Taxi Driver Jobs in Rhode Island

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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Charter Driver

  • Dattco
  • Cranston, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 5 days ago

DATTCO currently has Charter Driver openings at our Coach & Tour Group location in Cranston, RI. DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned transportation company with over 2,500 employees located...

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Driver

  • Gaines Trucking Inc
  • Middletown, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Middletown, RI
  • 8 days ago

un Driver (Rhode Island) Gaines Trucking Inc compensation: Hourly employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Driver Class A Class A CDL driver wanted for local work CT, RI,MA,NH ME NJ...

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Local Driver, TForce Freight - Free Employee Healthcare! $29.50 - $34.65

  • T-Force
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 11 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 11 days ago

TForce Freight is a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier in North America, operating as a subsidiary of TFI International....

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CDL Yard Driver

  • Enviri Corporation
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 days ago

Company Description Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth...

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CDL Truck ASL Driver

  • Waste Management
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 16 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI
  • 16 days ago

endorsement Upon Hire or (CDL)-Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B, with an air-brake endorsement....

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Lead Mover & Driver (Non-CDL)

  • All My Sons Moving & Storage
  • North Providence, RI
  • 18 days ago
  • North Providence, RI
  • 18 days ago

Earn $20-$30+/Hour with (Tips Eligible + Bonuses) | Weekly Pay | Fast Hiring We're one of the largest independently owned residential moving and storage companies in the area, known for...

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Class B CDL Retail Hazmat Collection Driver (Retail Technician (CDL

  • Clean Harbors
  • Cranston, RI
  • 23 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 23 days ago

Clean Harbors in Cranston, RI is seeking a Class B Driver (Retail Technician) to provide comprehensive environmental services including collection and disposal of damaged, discarded, or recalled...

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CDL Roll Off Driver

  • Waste Connections
  • Cumberland, RI
  • 25 days ago
  • Cumberland, RI
  • 25 days ago

Hiring Immediately! Overtime Eligible Annual boot allowance Earn quarterly safety bonuses Paid training Weekly pay! Nauset Disposal is looking for a safety conscience Roll Off Driver to join our...

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Apprentice, Driver, Residential

  • Waste Management
  • Newport, RI
  • 29 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 29 days ago

I. Job Summary In tandem with a seasoned WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer, after receiving their Commercial Driving Permit, the Driver Apprentice will complete the required training to safely...

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Driver - Van Commercial License

  • Benchmark Senior Living
  • Warwick, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Commercial LicenseMonday - Friday Full timeConnect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. We are looking for a compassionate Van Driver to join our team! The Van Driver is...

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Driver

  • Univar Solutions Inc.
  • Providence, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Skip to main content Careers Home About Us Our Business Inclusion & Belonging Sustainability Total Rewards ChemPoint Rewards & Recognition Sustainability View All Jobs My Profile Search by Keyword...

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10-Month Minibus Driver

  • Transportation
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Endorsements - MiniBus Drivers receive $22.80 per hour with a guarantee of 8 paid hours per day during the school year....

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10-Month Minibus Driver Substitute

  • Transportation
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Endorsements - MiniBus Drivers receive $24.35/per hour with a guarantee of 8 paid hours per day during the school year....

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Driver Swing Non-CDL Shred (WMHS), SID Collection

  • Waste Management
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Stericycle is now part of WM. 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...

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Driver Class B Trainee

  • Clean Harbors
  • Warwick, RI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 45+ days ago

Safety-Kleen in Cranston is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B Trainee). This role will train to drive a Class B box truck to provide onsite service for parts washer...

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Demographic Data for Rhode Island

Moving to Rhode Island? Find some basic demographic data about Rhode Island below.


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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Driver Safety Course
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%


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