Taxi Driver Jobs in Long Island City, NY

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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Driver wanted with Class A license

  • Wood Ridge, NJ (10 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wood Ridge, NJ (10 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Family owned Packaging company located in Wood-Ridge, NJ looking for: Looking for a driver with a Class A drivers license. All our trucks are fairly new and maintained on a regular basis. This...

Driver Con Cdl A Y Twic Trabajo En El Puerto

  • Newark, NJ (11 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (11 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

NECESITO DRIVER CON CDL(A) Y TWIC, EXPERIENCIA 1 ANO EN ADELANTE Y LICENCIA LIMPIA, TRABAJO EN EL PUERTO DE NJ, LUNES A VIERNES CAMION VOLVO 2016 VNL AUTOMATICO, FORMA DE PAGO 50% DESPUES DE...

Driver

  • Bethpage, NY (23 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bethpage, NY (23 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

FONCTIONS ESSENTIELLES : Exploiter un ensemble tracteur-remorque, y compris des camions doubles (et triples, le cas echeant) et/ou des camions droits Effectuer des inspections quotidiennes avant le...

Experienced Mover with Valid Driver License

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 16 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...

City Driver

  • Bethpage, NY (23 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethpage, NY (23 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment Hook/unhook...

Driver Operations Specialist

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person's daily commute to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint - we've got huge goals...

Driver Class B License

  • Passaic, NJ (12 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ (12 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 days 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 (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 days 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...

ROLLOFF DRIVER WANTED (5 yrs experience) CLEAN CDL

  • Wantagh, NY (22 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wantagh, NY (22 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 2 days ago

DRIVER FOR CARTING COMPANY ROLLOFF TRUCK. EXPERIENCED 6 DAYS A WEEK ( SUNDAY OFF) GREAT PAY, GREAT OPPORTUNITY.. Please call ...

DRIVER wanted

  • East Elmhurst, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Elmhurst, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 3 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 (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 3 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 (13 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ (13 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 4 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 (13 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (13 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 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 (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 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 (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 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...

Demographic Data for Long Island City, NY

Moving to Long Island City, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Long Island City, NY below.


Local
National
57,267
3,104
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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 Long Island City, NY

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 Long Island City, NY 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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