Taxi Driver Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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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Route Service Driver

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 8 days ago

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kremes focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founders original recipe. The brands iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts...

Warehouse / Driver Warehouse / Driver

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 10 days ago

Warehouse / Driver Sonepar USA 4.5 ( ) Charlottesville, VA Why you should apply for a job to Sonepar USA : Ranked as one of the 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.6/5 in supportive management 90%...

Warehouse Worker/Cover Driver

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 days ago

Warehouse Worker/Cover Driver 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 2440 Hunters Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911 $21 an hour - Part-time UPS 62,333 reviews $21 an hour - Part-time Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover...

Driver

  • Fishersville, VA (23 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Fishersville, VA (23 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 24 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

  • Fishersville, VA (23 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Fishersville, VA (23 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 25 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...

Warehouse / Driver

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 26 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 26 days ago

Theres a Place for You at Capital A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. Youre investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference...

CDL-A Conestoga Driver, Home Every Other Week

  • Elkton, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Elkton, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 28 days ago

Job Location Route Type Regional Equipment Type Conestoga ConestogaHome Every Other Week $1,800+/week Fast track the hiring process by completing your full app nowBenefitsPet/Rider PolicyPaid...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • Mount Crawford, VA (24 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mount Crawford, VA (24 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Yard Driver Operations Drives tractor/trailers in a safe and correct manner by adhering to all regulations (e.g., company, local, state and federal). Transports trailers to appropriate...

Driver

  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Your Role Responsibilities Perform pre/post trip inspections on truck. Obey traffic laws and hours of service rules per DOT. Load/unload totes, drums, equipment, and tanks on truck. Complete...

Front-end Driver

  • Ruckersville, VA (14 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ruckersville, VA (14 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Front-End Drivers operate front-end trucks that provide services to a variety of multi-family residential and commercial routes removing and transporting waste or recyclables in fulfillment of...

Driver - ROS

  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waynesboro, VA (18 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a...

Driver-Non CDL Delivery

  • Verona, VA (24 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Verona, VA (24 miles from Charlottesville, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

PURPOSE Responsible for loading, transporting and delivering materials to customer sites. Adheres to driver safety/compliance regulations, delivers un-damaged goods on schedule, and provides...

Driver - Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Company Overview SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green...

Demographic Data for Charlottesville, VA

Moving to Charlottesville, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Charlottesville, VA below.


Local
National
125,718
4,222
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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...
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 Charlottesville, VA

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 Charlottesville, VA 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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