Taxi Driver Jobs in California

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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Technician-Service

  • Sun Valley, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA
  • 30+ days ago

About USS: United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers project and event success. Our deep...

Driver - Log Truck (Quincy Trucking)

  • Meadow Valley, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Meadow Valley, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Log Truck Drivers earn $27.78 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation...

Driver - Lumber Truck (Quincy Trucking)

  • Meadow Valley, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Meadow Valley, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Lumber Truck Drivers earn $27.18 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid...

Super 10 driver wanted

  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 hours 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
  • 5 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 5 hours 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 Check-in - Day Shift

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 hours ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Class A local/yard driver

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Earn over $ 73,000- home daily- steady work year-round- - $ 1400 weekly-$73,000 yearly average- keep busy all year long. No touch freight. Day and night shifts available-steady work all year long...

Driver Local Route

  • Moorpark, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Moorpark, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Title: Driver Local Route Requisition Id: 38399 Job Function: Field Services Operations Career Area: Drivers Work Location: North Los Angeles About Us: Stericycle is a U.S. based...

Yard Driver 2nd Shift

  • Jurupa Valley, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Jurupa Valley, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma 1 - 3 years' relevant experience CDL class A or B Air Brake endorsement Completion of Commercial Driving School OSHA training as required...

Super ten Driver

  • South Gate, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • South Gate, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Looking for Class A or Class B Driver that has clean driving record and minimum 3 years of experience & Able to drive manual transmission. work for fire debris clean up and able to works Saturday...

Driver - Log Truck (Lincoln Trucking)

  • Lincoln, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincoln, CA
  • 1 day ago

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Log Truck Drivers earn $27.78 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation...

Driver - Log Truck (Burney Trucking)

  • Burney, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Burney, CA
  • 1 day ago

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Log Truck Drivers earn $27.78 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation...

Wine Tour Driver for Temecula Air Shuttle

  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 1 day ago

Temecula Air Shuttle is looking to hire 1-2 excellent wine tour drivers. Work is part time to start (10-20 hours per week) with the possibility of more hours in the future. Base pay is starting at...

Class A Port Driver Wanted

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago

Hiring experienced port drivers Requirements: - Minimum 3 Years Class A with clean record (No points/ tickets/ accidents) - TWIC with port experience Details: *Weekly Pay: Direct Deposit *Paid...

Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


Local
National
39,536,271
996,598

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 California

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 California 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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