Taxi Driver Jobs in Colona, IL

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 & Identification Service Center Specialist

  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 6 days ago

The Driver & Identification Service Center Specialists are critical here at the Iowa Department of Transportation as they are responsible for issuing accurate licensure and driving tests to...

Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building (Helper/Driver) - Barstow, IL

  • Barstow, IL (3 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Barstow, IL (3 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation's freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a...

Driver, Hazmat Truck

  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 19 days ago

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the...

Driver Trainee

  • Bettendorf, IA (9 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA (9 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to then assume the responsibility of a Driver with our Company. Driver Trainees will complete a...

Driver / Crew Leader / Laborer

  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

HIRING IMMEDIATELY! We believe in: hire for attitude, train for skill. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Quad Cities is HIRING IMMEDIATELY and looking for multiple movers and drivers to join our team....

Hub Driver - Davenport

  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Enterprise Mobility operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo car rental brands and has frequently been named one of the top places to work. Enterprise Mobility...

Temporary Seasonal Snow Plow Driver

  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (13 miles from Colona, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

As winter weather approaches, the City of Davenport is seeking reliable and experienced temporary seasonal snow plow drivers. If you are a responsible, safety-conscious, and hardworking individual...

Demographic Data for Colona, IL

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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 Colona, IL

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 Colona, IL 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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