Taxi Driver Jobs in Altoona, PA

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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General Laborer - Flagger - Driver - up to $18/hr

  • Altoona, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for Flaggers to join our team! No experience required. Paid training. Immediate openings. Valid Drivers License is Required. Click Here to Apply The Flagger is responsible for...

Driver Merchandiser

  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Driver Merchandiser - Sideload - ... Ebensburg, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21239622 Summary Ebensburg, PA Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No...

Driver Merchandiser - Sideload

  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Ebensburg, PA (18 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 28 days ago

Company: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages Department: Ebensburg Distribution Team 2 Job Location: 4900 Ebensburg, PA Other Potential Locations: Ebensburg, PA We are actively seeking enthusiastic team...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Altoona, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 45+ days ago

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to destinations on time. Keep vehicle clean and in good working condition. Provide...

Messenger Driver, Transfer Center - 11633

  • Tyrone, PA (12 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tyrone, PA (12 miles from Altoona, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Messenger Driver, Transfer Center - 11633 US:PA:DuBois | Support Services | Part Time Posted yesterday Description Penn Highlands Healthcarehas been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State...

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

  • Altoona, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Have a Class-A CDL with doubles/triple s, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction....

Demographic Data for Altoona, PA

Moving to Altoona, PA? Find some basic demographic data about Altoona, PA below.


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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 Altoona, PA

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 Altoona, PA 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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