Taxi Driver Jobs in Rockford, 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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small co/company driver for RGN Lowboy Trailer / 1700$-2300$/week

  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 4 days ago

Small company in search of good drivers for RGN What we offer: You choose classic trucks or new automatic freightliners We pay % of each load or 75 CPM 1099 or W2 Available - pick what works best...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Rockford, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 11 days ago

Certifications: Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction Additional Requirements: Minimum 21 years of age....

Driver (Part-Time) - Peterson Meadows Campus

  • Rockford, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 25 days ago

CDL Driver Department : Life Enrichment FLSA/Classification : Non-Exempt/Hourly Reports to : Campus Director Shift : 1st shift, including weekend and evening rotation as needed. Location: Peterson...

Landfill LTE Full-time Driver

  • Brodhead, WI (21 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Brodhead, WI (21 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 25 days ago

The purpose of the Landfill full-time LTE driver is to operate and maintain equipment that is used in the operation of the Green County Landfill. Position is from April to September. ESSENSTIAL...

Driver / Mover / Laborer (Part-Time)

  • Freeport, IL (24 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Freeport, IL (24 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Driver-Shuttle

  • Rockford, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Details Department: Recreation Therapy Schedule: Part-Time, Days Facility: Saint Anne Place Location: Rockford, IL Salary Range: $15.00 - $21.80 per hour Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various...

CDL A Local Driver

  • Rockford, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Pay is $34.40 per hour $34.40 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Work-life balance Growing company Friendly & Positive culture New Equipment & Clean facilities Comprehensive benefits...

Demographic Data for Rockford, IL

Moving to Rockford, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Rockford, IL below.


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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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NYC Revealed (Season 1) - "Taxis"
The yellow taxi cab is the quintessential New York City ride. What started as a small fleet of cars nearly 100 years ago, has turned into a bustling system of thousands of yellow taxi cabs. But...
Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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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