Taxi Driver Jobs in Columbia, SC

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-A Local Intermodal Driver Home Most Nights $1,000$1,500/wk

  • Columbia, SC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 13 hours ago

Davis & Bell National Transport LLC is hiring CDL - A drivers for local intermodal/drayage runs out of the Columbia / Charleston Port area. This is a no-touch freight position pulling containers...

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Driver Class A

  • Mac Papers and Packaging
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

CDL Drivers are responsible for transporting different types of goods from branch facilities to customer locations using a commercial truck. They are also required to perform inspections before...

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CDL-A Dedicated Driver

  • American Trucking Group
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Home Time: Home every weekend (34-48 hour reset) | Pay: $1,325 to $1,575 per week Freight: Dedicated retail freight | Stop Pay: Additional stop pay available Equipment: Automatic International LT...

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Driver Class A - Columbia SC

  • Herc Rentals
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North...

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Driver - Microbulk

  • Linde Plc.
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Driver - Microbulk Location: Columbia, SC Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc., has an immediate opening for a dependable Truck Driver - Microbulk (CDL A) to join our team...

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Driver Operations Specialist (Part-Time)

  • Via Transportation
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person's daily commute to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint - we've got huge goals...

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CDL A W2 OTR Company Driver +Benefits

  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

CDL A W2 OTR Company Truck Drivers | Average Driver Makes $1,740 and as much as $2,080 Weekly Gross **Must Have One Year Experience To Apply** Driver Benefits Average Driver Makes $1740 Weekly...

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Local City Driver

  • Saia
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and...

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Route Service Driver-Wanted

  • Shred360
  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 8 days ago

un Route Service Driver-Wanted (Irmo) Shred360 image 1 of 1 140 Crouch Commercial Court compensation: Competitive Pay Based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title:...

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Driver I, CDL

  • WillScot Corporation
  • Gaston, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Gaston, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 11 days ago

At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000+ people makes our company a Great Place to Work and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins...

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Driver II, CDL

  • WillScot Corporation
  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 13 days ago

At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000+ people makes our company a Great Place to Work and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins...

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CDL-A Home Weekly Driver

  • Flint Logistics LLC
  • Columbia, SC
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 16 days ago

Run dedicated Southeast regional freight earning $1,300 to $1,600 per week with dependable scheduling and weekly home time in this CDL-A truck driver position. Home Time: 34-48 hour weekend reset...

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Lead Mover & Driver (Non-CDL)

  • All My Sons Moving & Storage
  • Columbia, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 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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Driver (68735)

  • Tireco
  • West Columbia, SC (7 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (7 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 19 days ago

JOB TITLE: Driver As a Driver for Tireco Distributors (TD), you will be the face of our company and on the front lines delivering the essential products that keep our country rolling. You will be...

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Driver,Hub/Feeder P-T

  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 days ago

AutoZone's store teams are the frontline of WOW! customer service, ensuring that customers find the right parts and solutions for their automotive needs. Store employees maintain well-stocked...

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Demographic Data for Columbia, SC

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Columbia, SC

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 Columbia, SC 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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