Taxi Driver Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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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Experienced Mover with Valid Driver License

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

We are an established family owned moving company with an immediate need for a mover with experience, and especially someone that can drive a box truck (up to 26'). This is a full time job with...

Full-Time Flooring Laborer/Driver $20.00-$22.00

  • Middlesex, NJ (24 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (24 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Growing Middlesex County Epoxy Flooring Contractor looking for new crew member for epoxy flooring installations. Our company focuses on production shutdown schedules, weekend and long hours are...

Driver Class B License

  • Passaic, NJ (9 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Passaic, NJ (9 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Construction company located in Passaic looking for a driver with Class B license to drive tri-axle dump trucks and other type of vehicles to pick up materials, building supplies, plants, etc....

Shutte Driver DOT (Mount Sinai Shuttle)

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Overview SP+, a Metropolis company, is an artificial intelligence company for the real world. We use computer vision to enable checkout-free parking experiences. So theres no fumbling with...

DRIVER wanted

  • East Elmhurst, NY (11 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Elmhurst, NY (11 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Driver wanted, CDL class A, B, C, Passenger endorsement, Full time, part time, Good pay, steady job. call ...

TLC Driver CAN MAKE UP TO $450 A DAY

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

un TLC Driver CAN MAKE UP TO $450 A DAY (NYC AND 5 BOROUGH) NON EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY compensation: DOE employment type: job title: TLC DRIVER NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION...

START MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE Lowboy driver asphalt paving CDL Low Boy

  • Saddle Brook, NJ (12 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ (12 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

START MARCH 31 ST MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE Now Hiring Lowboy drivers for an asphalt and concrete company. in our fleet Cat rollers pavers excavator John Deere excavator back hoes Weiler Lee Boy 1000...

Driver Helper

  • Elizabeth, NJ (6 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (6 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days 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...

Warehouse & Driver Technician, Non-CDL - New York, NY

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview Warehouse and Driver Technician (Class C Non-CDL) is responsible for supporting warehouse operations and any projects as assigned. The primary responsibility of the Warehouse and...

Driver and Safety Supervisor

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

B CDL Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements NYS DMV Article 19A Examiners Liscense Available for 1-2 weekend days per month on duty...

Fence Driver ROS

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Fence Driver - ROS United Rentals - 3.5 Farmington, NY Job Details $20.15 - $29.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Employee discount Paid sick time...

Marketing Driver

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll...

Driver

  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a Non CDL Truck Driver to drive a 24' Box Truck. The driver will be driving in NJ, NY, PA, CT area. Responsible to move the items to the back of truck and receiver needs to...

Driver/Warehouse (DOT Medical Card and Abstract Required)

  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. has Been in Business for 25 Years Servicing New Jersey, New York City, and Westchester County in Mid-Rise and High-Rise buildings with Exceptional...

Driver- Local (Perth Amboy). Job in Sayreville Gr8Jobs

  • Sayreville, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview: NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain management services, and a family-owned and operated company that has been providing smart logistics solutions for the...

Demographic Data for Jersey City, NJ

Moving to Jersey City, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Jersey City, NJ 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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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 Jersey City, NJ

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 Jersey City, NJ 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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