Taxi Driver Jobs in Austin, TX

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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City P&D driver Class A or B

  • Austin, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Vocar Transportation Services is looking for Drivers in our Austin TX terminal Class A or B CDL driver. 40+ hours -full time position. Local pickup and delivery, competitive pay, health insurance,...

Residential Garbage Driver

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 11 hours ago

Waste Connections is looking to hire a Local Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Pflugerville, TX. The position will be responsible for driving a Residential Garbage Truck with another driver on...

Roll Off Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Waste Connections has a Roll Off Driver position open to work at our hauling site in South Austin, Texas Monday Friday with an occasional Saturday, 5:00AM start time working a 10+ hour shift. On...

Driver/Warehouser - Non-CDL

  • Austin, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Summary Operate a vehicle ( Areas of responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Safely deliver materials to respective job sites or customer locations Create the most efficient delivery...

Driver for Agent Paratus Logistics- SEE NOTES

  • Lockhart, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lockhart, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 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....

Residential Driver II - Austin

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago

The Residential Collection Driver will operate a residential system truck, empty or have the helper empty residential customers containers into the truck, and deliver loads to designated...

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

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Flat Bed Tow Truck / Wrecker Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Looking for a Flat Bed Tow Truck Driver. Must be clean and able to both speak & write English. Typical day time schedule and every other evening/weekend. The amount you work and your capabilities...

Driver

  • Del Valle, TX (10 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Del Valle, TX (10 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. has been a trusted name since 1972, known for our unwavering commitment to excellence. As a family and women-owned business, we serve over 16,000 customers worldwide...

Small company in search of good drivers for RGN What we offer: You choose classic trucks or new automatic freightliners We pay % of each load or 75 CPM 1099 or W2 Available - pick what works best...

Solid Waste and Recycling Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago

Posses and maintain a valid Texas Class B CDL. Three years of experience as a CDL driver. Qualify for and maintain a Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)....

City Driver

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days 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...

Express Driver

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Requisition Number: 198231 Job Description Cintas is seeking an Express Driver to make special pick-up and delivery runs to customers. Responsibilities include responding to customer requests that...

Driver Associate - DOT Compliant

  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago

A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

Yard Driver

  • Manor, TX (15 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Manor, TX (15 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Trillium Drivers is seeking Class A, Class B, or Non-CDL Delivery Drivers for a temp-to-hire opportunity! This role involves both driving and dock work. When not pulling trailers, drivers may be...

Demographic Data for Austin, TX

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Austin, TX

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 Austin, TX 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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