Taxi Driver Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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 Liquid

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Location is looking for a Class A CDL Vacuum Truck/Guzzler Operator to join their safety conscious team!The Vacuum Truck/Guzzler Operator is...

Local Driver, Freight P&D

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: Local Driver, Freight P&D 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...

Driver-Backup Van/Warehouse Associate

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications: Minimum 24 months of verifiable experience driving a delivery van Ability to multi-task and work within daily deadlines. Knowledge of common carrier (LTL) and full truckload...

Driver Warehouse Associate

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: Minimum 24 months of verifiable, current experience driving a 16' minimum box truck or stake bed truck. Ability to multi-task and work within daily deadlines. Knowledge of common...

Instructional Assistant/Driver- Behavior Management

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Date Posted: 3/6/2025 Location: All sites Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 03/19/2025    INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT/DRIVER - BEHAVIOR...

Position Type: Support Staff/ Youth Services Specialist Date Posted: 3/6/2025 Location: Education Center Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 03/19/2025    YOUTH SERVICES...

Position Type: Support Staff/ Associate School Social Worker Date Posted: 3/6/2025 Location: All sites Date Available: 07/15/2025 Closing Date: 03/19/2025    ASSOCIATE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER...

Demographic Data for Bakersfield, CA

Moving to Bakersfield, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Bakersfield, CA 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 Bakersfield, CA

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 Bakersfield, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.0%
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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