Taxi Driver Jobs in New Mexico

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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Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction Minimum 21 years of age. Good stable work record....

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

  • Estancia, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Estancia, NM
  • 2 days ago

Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction Minimum 21 years of age. Good stable work record....

Driver for Agent Paratus Logistics- SEE NOTES

  • Alamogordo, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Alamogordo, NM
  • 2 days ago

CRST Flatbed Solutions is one of the nation's largest transportation companies, providing total transportation solutions and comprehensive logistics services to customers all over North America....

Professional Class A, Team HazMat Drivers $100K Each Driver

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago

Earn Top Pay and Benefits!! $100K Each Driver Come drive with Reed Hurst Trucking Inc. Currently seeking Competent/Dedicated, Professional, Class A, CDL Drivers to join our team delivering...

Local P&D Driver (Class A - Fully Endorsed)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc. and must be...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to their destinations, ensuring timely arrivals. Keep vehicle clean and in good working...

Ali Star Inc Up to 70 cents per mile! Average at 3000-4000 weekly mileage! Company will cover transportation expense up to $300 We provide transportation, no hotels, extra luggage, etc. Weekly...

Driver

  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Lunas, NM
  • 5 days ago

Vehicle/Responsibility: Class B CDL minium, 3-ton flatbed Driving locations, customers, job sites and commercial buildings Regularly inspect delivery vehicle for repair and maintenance needs Keep vehicle...

Driver/Warehouse Associate - Albuquerque, NM - B035

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago

Discover your next career at Mygrant Glass! About Us: Mygrant Glass was established in 1926, we've journeyed from a single location in California to becoming the largest independent wholesale...

Commercial Collections Driver B29

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary Perform commercial refuse collection and transport duties and activities utilizing roll-offs, rear loaders or transfer trucks utilizing a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary...

Residential Collections Driver B29

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary Perform refuse collection and transport duties and activities utilizing a side load truck utilizing a Power Take Off (PTO) and ancillary devices; maintain assigned collection...

Driver - Rio Rancho

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 7 days ago

General Purpose Under general supervision, provides a variety of daily transportation services for senior clients to and from congregate meals sites, medical appointments and scheduled activities;...

Transportation Suv Driver

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 12 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 12 days ago

TRANSPORTATION SUV DRIVER JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING NUMBER: 00063647 SCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026 CALENDAR: T CLOSING DATE: 03/31/2026 04:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 00063647 LOCATION: 651:TRANSPRT/MECHANIC...

Driver Long Haul CDL A

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 13 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 13 days ago

Doubles, Triples Endorsements a plus Demonstrates ability to read a map and follow turn by turn direction on electronic devices. Demonstrates general computer skills and knowledge of internet....

Final Mile Driver

  • NM
  • 13 days ago
  • NM
  • 13 days ago

What You'll Be Doing As a Final Mile Driver you will work with your Area’s Customers and fellow Drivers to develop and maintain logistic strategies and to assist in the transportation flow of...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

Moving to New Mexico? Find some basic demographic data about New Mexico below.


Local
National
2,115,093
43,399

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 New Mexico

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 New Mexico 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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