Taxi Driver Jobs in Newport, ME

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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HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Tech - CDL (A)

  • Skowhegan, ME (21 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Skowhegan, ME (21 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 5 days ago

Performs Less-than-truckload (LTL) pickups and full truck loads. Maintains company equipment. Ensures customer satisfaction Maintains documentation of manifests and work orders....

Driver Class A

  • Hampden, ME (16 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hampden, ME (16 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 6 days ago

Clean Harbors in Hampden ME is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum...

Package Gas Driver 1 - BANGOR

  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 10 days ago

Must possess a valid commercial Class A or B Drivers' License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card; packaged gas straight truck driver; to include pumper, micro-bulk....

Seasonal Driver - Bangor Airport

  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 22 days ago
  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 22 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. The Enterprise brand...

CDL B Hazmat Driver/Tech

  • Skowhegan, ME (21 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 23 days ago
  • Skowhegan, ME (21 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 23 days ago

Performs Less-than-truckload (LTL) pickups and full truck loads. Maintains company equipment. Ensures customer satisfaction. Maintains documentation of manifests and work orders....

CDL A Hazmat Driver/Tech

  • Skowhegan, ME (21 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 23 days ago
  • Skowhegan, ME (21 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 23 days ago

Performs Less-than-truckload (LTL) pickups and full truck loads. Maintains company equipment. Ensures customer satisfaction Maintains documentation of manifests and work orders....

Driver - Penobscot Job Corps Center (4 day work week) CDL-Class B Preferred

  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements with an acceptable driving record....

Yard Receiver/Driver

  • Skowhegan, ME (21 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Skowhegan, ME (21 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

External Description: Why HP Fairfield? In 1951, HP Fairfield opened its doors for business in Skowhegan, Maine, where they quickly developed a reputation as snow and ice control experts. As a...

CDL-A LTL Driver Jobs / $96K - $102K Yearly / 1 Year EXP Req'd

  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Combine your Class A truck driving skills with excellent customer service in delivering LTL loads for Ashley! CDL-A LTL Truck Driver Jobs at Ashley Offer: High earnings from GENEROUS stop pay?...

Driver

  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements with an acceptable driving record....

City Driver

  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bangor, ME (20 miles from Newport, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: Pick up and deliver freight between Service Centers and customers and support the selling process. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles...

Demographic Data for Newport, ME

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Newport, ME

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 Newport, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
Bachelor's Degree
18.6%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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