Taxi Driver Jobs in Santa Clara, 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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Class A Flatbed Local Driver

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Class A Flatbed Local Driver Industry: Transportation Job Type: Local Pay Rate: $32.00 - $32.00 Work Hours: Full Time Location: San Jose, CA Job Perks: Home Daily, Overtime Available, Safety Bonus...

Driver

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 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...

Clad A driver needed for dump truck company

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Class A driver needed for 10 wheeler/Super 10 dump truck. Company is based in San Jose, meaning the truck will dispatch out of San Jose yard and return to the same yard at the end of the day....

City Driver

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 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

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Hayward - Hayward, CA Salary Range : $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly Description JOB TITLE: Warehouse/Driver As a Warehouse/Driver for Tireco Distributors (TD), you will be the...

Material Handler Driver

  • Milpitas, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Hourly Rate: $22-$23/hour + Monthly incentive bonus after 90 days of employment. Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summary: The Material Handler/Delivery Driver is primarily...

CDL Class C Driver

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced construction supply and equipment rental company serving the greater United States. We are seeking a CDL Class C Driver in the...

Super 10 driver wanted

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job candidates must have a Class A or B with air brakes endorsement. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required....

Driver, Hourly CDL-A

  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 4 day work week (10hr shifts) We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer...

Driver C - FreshPoint San Francisco (R196430)

  • Union City, CA (18 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Union City, CA (18 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description: Company: US1120 FreshPoint San Francisco, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 94587 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $10.00 - $48.00 The compensation range provided is in...

CDL Class C Driver

  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced construction supply and equipment rental company serving the greater United States. We are seeking a CDL Class A Driver in the...

Regional Ded Driver-Class A Home Weekends

  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 12 days ago

About the Position The Regional Dedicated Driver operates tractor/trailer or straight truck equipment in accordance with all DOT regulations to transport product safely and legally from the...

Driver

  • San Carlos, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (20 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 18 days ago

This is an exciting time to be joining Delta Star. We are Delta Star! The largest, American-owned medium power transformer manufacturer in the United States and the premier manufacturer of mobile...

Driver (Transportation Services)

  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 19 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Driver will provide transportation services to all participants and make any deliveries and pickups as...

Class C Driver-Bobtail Truck I CA10 (Mon-Fri 2:30pm - 11:00pm)

  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 20 days ago

The Driver role performs dedicated pick-up and delivery in the local area for assigned route. This position requires a Class c license, 2 years' minimum experience operating a Bobtail truck, clean...

Demographic Data for Santa Clara, CA

Moving to Santa Clara, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Santa Clara, CA below.


Local
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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 App in React Native
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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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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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