Taxi Driver Jobs in Salem, 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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HOME WEEKLY CDL-A Conestoga Driver. Job in Roanoke Gr8Jobs

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

Give us a call to learn more! Job Description: Home WEEKLY Conestoga- % Pay- 27-30% per load - Avg $1,700/Wk Home Weekly for an average of 48 hours Percentage Fleet - earn more of the percentage...

Driver - Mr

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

Empowering people who build the future. Class A CDL Driver Do you love to work outdoors and drive large mobile equipment? Are you detail-oriented and knowledgeable about DOT regulations? Join us...

Front-end Driver

  • Cloverdale, VA (13 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cloverdale, VA (13 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 5 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...

Lowboy Driver I

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Have, keep, and maintain in effect a current commercial driver's license and medical card in accordance with local, state, and federal laws....

Driver

  • Salem, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Salem, VA
  • 9 days ago

Friendship is looking for Part Time Drivers to join our Richfield Independent Living team, located in Salem, VA. The Driver is responsible for providing safe, comfortable and timely transportation...

DOT Driver - Truck Rental - Roanoke

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Overview The Enterprise Remarking Division has an immediate opening for a Full Time DOT Driver. The DOT Driver is responsible for delivering box trucks safely and timely to the appropriate...

Driver and helper

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Driver and helper (Roanoke Va) Cruz H transportation compensation: Driver and helper price differ employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Driver and helper Now Hiring: Delivery...

Heavy Haul Driver - Company Driver

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Now offering $1000.00 sign on bonus and $1000.00 referral bonus. Job Description: Hauling heavy and over dimensional freight across the United States. Ability to assemble and operate 10 axle, 13...

Equipment Operator / Driver Class A

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 23 days ago

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Equipment Operator I / Class A CDL - Hazmat & Tanker to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, heavy duty crane, heavy duty forklift...

Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

un Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to their destinations, ensuring timely arrivals. Keep vehicle clean and in good...

Lowboy Driver I

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Have, keep, and maintain in effect a current commercial driver's license and medical card in accordance with local, state, and federal laws....

Armed Driver Guard

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses...

Class A Lead Support Driver - Req. ID: 3105

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

About Company: At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company —we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Denali operates...

Driver

  • Blacksburg, VA (17 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Blacksburg, VA (17 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

CDL Class A Trainee Driver - Fresh Graduates 0 months Exp

  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA (9 miles from Salem, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

For a driver just getting into the trucking business, start as soon as next week, get trained the right way. Position Details: Drivers are home after 2-3 weeks for two/three days depending upon...

Demographic Data for Salem, VA

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


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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 Salem, 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 Salem, VA 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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