Taxi Driver Jobs in South Plainfield, 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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Full-Time Flooring Laborer/Driver $20.00-$22.00

  • Middlesex, NJ (4 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (4 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 20 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 (24 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Passaic, NJ (24 miles from South Plainfield, 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....

Driver

  • Bridgewater, NJ (10 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (10 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Driver Helper

  • Elizabeth, NJ (14 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (14 miles from South Plainfield, 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...

Driver

  • Newark, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 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...

Forklift Driver

  • Monroe Township, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

About Williams-Sonoma DC - South Brunswick, NJ Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the...

Driver/Warehouse (DOT Medical Card and Abstract Required)

  • Newark, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, 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 (8 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (8 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 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...

Driver- Local (Class C) (Perth Amboy). Job in New Brunswick Gr8Jobs

  • New Brunswick, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 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...

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

  • Rahway, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 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...

Driver

  • Marlboro, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Marlboro, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a full time employee for an entry-level driving position. Our Adult Day Care Center provides services to the Senior Citizen population and provides transport (14 passenger vehicle)...

CLASS A and B DRIVER

  • Elizabeth, NJ (14 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (14 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Local trucking company looking for CDL drivers, northern Nj only, minimum 2 years experience, M-F, 9-5, DOT medical card necessary Respond with resume, subject to background check and drug test....

Local Driver Port Work

  • Newark, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Looking for a local driver to do Local work. DRIVER will work around 11 hours a day, and go home at the end of the shift Most Nights This is Port work doing containers. Need Experienced port...

Driver Non Cdl

  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Looking for a driver to pick up and deliver vehicles. We work mostly in NJ and NY but sometimes CT too. Starting pay is $17 per hour. Hours vary daily based on the amount of work needed to be done...

Local P&D Driver (Class B)

  • Pine Brook, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for safely operating a Class B CDL Straight Truck in the transportation of freight in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws with regard to run times and Federal Motor Carrier...

Demographic Data for South Plainfield, NJ

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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 South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, 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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