Taxi Driver Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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 - Class A or B

  • Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Driver - Class A or B Location Des Moines, WA, USA Category Other Job Type Full Time $28.00 per hour JOB SUMMARY Responsible for delivery and pickup of containers to and/or from customer...

Solid Waste Collector/Driver

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 5 days ago

Solid Waste Collector/Driver Salary $37.36 - $41.18 Hourly Location Tacoma, WA Job Type Classified Job Number 5035-25 Department Environmental Services Opening Date 04/07/2025 Closing Date...

Semi Driver in Kent, WA

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Semi Driver Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values We care about our People and it shows! Hiring Immediately ; Pay Dependent on Experience, $27.10 to $36.60 per hour; PAID...

Driver/Warehouse Worker

  • Bonney Lake, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bonney Lake, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Fencing Manufacturer & Distribution Company is currently searching for a Driver/Warehouse Worker reporting to the Branch Manager and Yard Supervisor, at our Bonney Lake, WA office. Full-time,...

Local CDLA Driver Home Daily

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 7 days ago

Local CDLA Driver Home Daily Trucking Group UTAH Tacoma, WA MINIMUM OF 3 MONTHS OF TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Home daily! Start time varies between 1 am - 11 pm. High Weekly Pay:...

Local P&D Driver (No CDL Required)

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc. and must be...

Member Transportation Driver

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Join Auburn Clinic - Still We Care as a Member Transportation Specialist - Driving Change and Supporting Recovery! Job Title: Member Transportation Specialist Location: Auburn, WA Reports to:...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • Sumner, WA (10 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sumner, WA (10 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 8 days ago

As a Yard Truck Driver, you will be operating a Yard Truck/ to transport trailers safely to designated locations, while adhering to all regulations (e.g., company, local, state and federal)....

CDL Class A Local Driver

  • Seatac, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Why Work for KeHE? Full-time Pay Range: $31.75/Hr. - $31.75/Hr. Shift Days:, Shift Time: Benefits after 30 days Health/Rx Dental Vision Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA) Supplemental...

Driver

  • Sumner, WA (10 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sumner, WA (10 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Overview Salary: $28.25 per hour This is a safety sensitive position Drives gasoline or diesel powered tractor-trailer combination to transport trailers and containers by performing the following...

Driver

  • Fife, WA (4 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fife, WA (4 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 days ago

FONCTIONS ESSENTIELLES : Conduire des ensembles tracteur-remorque, y compris des ensembles doubles (et triples, le cas echeant)....

Driver City Class A

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 14 days ago

Hazmat Endorsement at time of hire *hazmat class reimbursement available* Tankers Endorsement within first 90 days Doubles/Triple Endorsement within first 90 days #LI-MS1 Click here. . ....

Local Driver - TForce Freight

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 14 days ago

Job Title: Local Driver - TForce Freight Job Summary: This full-time position involves the driving of a tractor-trailer and the daily pick-up and delivery of freight from numerous commercial and...

Warehouse Assistant - Driver

  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Warehouse Assistant - Driver Full Time Federal Way, WA, Federal Way, WA, US +4 More Locations 4 days ago Requisition ID: 2174 Salary Range: $21.50 To $23.50 Hourly WHO ARE WE: BlackHawk Industrial...

Local P&D Driver (Class A - Fully Endorsed)

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary: Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc. and must be...

Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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 Tacoma, WA 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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