Taxi Driver Jobs in Kailua Kona, HI

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.

1-5 of 5 Jobs

Driver

  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 5 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary:This position reports to the Gateway Manager. Naniq Truck Drivers are the face of our company. You will deliver freight to customers on a scheduled delivery route in a safe and...

Warehouse Worker/Cover Driver

  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 11 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 11 days ago

SHIFT YOUR FUTURE Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover Driver SHIFT YOUR TEAM Who exactly are UPS Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover Driver? Well, they work inside as a warehouse worker and when needed,...

Fuel Driver - Kona

  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 18 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 18 days ago

Possess a current and valid CDL (Class A) Driver's license with HazMat, Tank, Doubles/Triples endorsements, TWIC card, driver history record and PUC physical card at time of hire....

Driver/Warehouse

  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 24 days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 24 days ago

$1000 hiring bonus paid in your 90 day of employment pay check* Why Access? Competitive Hourly Pay - $21.50/hr Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance 14 days of PTO, 7 paid holidays, and 2...

Driver/Warehouse - Part-time

  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • 60+ days ago

The part time positions can be between 8-20 hours a week. The days worked must fall between Monday and Friday in the 1st shift window of time, no evenings or weekend work. The position has a $500...

Demographic Data for Kailua Kona, HI

Moving to Kailua Kona, HI? Find some basic demographic data about Kailua Kona, HI below.


Local
National
1,455,118
32,170

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 Kailua Kona, HI

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 Kailua Kona, HI 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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