Taxi Driver Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Driver Associate - DOT Compliant

  • Austin, TX (3 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (3 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

Residential Driver II - Austin

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The Residential Collection Driver will operate a residential system truck, empty or have the helper empty residential customers containers into the truck, and deliver loads to designated...

Non CDL Yard Driver

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Staffmark has partnered with a Buda, TX company to offer an exciting Non-CDL Yard Driver opportunity. We seek a skilled individual to join our team and fulfill this essential role. Schedules...

Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

Class A Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs....

Driver- North Austin

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Why you need to join us! CULTURE: Its a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self directed All-stars know what they do is important. INTEGRITY: Our definition is saying...

Commissioned Driver Helper (Permanent/Full-time)

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Labatt Food Service is now hiring for a Driver Helper at the Austin location. Labatt Food Service offers stability with long term, full-time employment. Labatt Food Service, headquartered in San...

Driver Trainee

  • Manor, TX (15 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Manor, TX (15 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Position responsibilities: The Trainee assists with the preparation and transportation of cold drink equipment as well as completing services including diagnostics, repair, and...

Package Gas Driver 1 - Kyle TX

  • Kyle, TX (16 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kyle, TX (16 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Must possess a valid commercial Class B Drivers' License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card; packaged gas straight truck driver; to include pumper, micro-bulk....

Residential Garbage Driver

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Waste Connections is looking to hire a Local Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Pflugerville, TX. The position will be responsible for driving a Residential Garbage Truck with another driver on...

Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago

Waste Connections has a Roll Off Driver position open to work at our hauling site in South Austin, Texas Monday Friday with an occasional Saturday, 5:00AM start time working a 10+ hour shift. On...

HC - Trk Driver - Single/Dbl Axle

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 10 days ago

HC - Trk Driver - Single/Dbl Axle Buda Texas At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that...

Retail Store Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 days ago

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S: Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce,...

Driver for Agent Paratus Logistics- SEE NOTES

  • Lockhart, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lockhart, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 12 days ago

CRST Flatbed Solutions is one of the nation's largest transportation companies, providing total transportation solutions and comprehensive logistics services to customers all over North America....

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part-time

  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Driver

  • Del Valle, TX (10 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Del Valle, TX (10 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. has been a trusted name since 1972, known for our unwavering commitment to excellence. As a family and women-owned business, we serve over 16,000 customers worldwide...

Demographic Data for Austin, TX

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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 Safety and Regulations Course
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Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Austin, TX

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 Austin, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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