Taxi Driver Jobs in Melissa, 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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Propane Bobtail Driver

  • Farmersville, TX (14 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Farmersville, TX (14 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Are you looking for family work environment, excellent pay and benefits, and generous paid time off? Is it important to be treated like a valued, trusted professional member of a team? Do you want...

Warehouse Worker/Cover Driver

  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago

SHIFT YOUR FUTURE Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover Driver SHIFT YOUR TEAM Who exactly are UPS Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover Driver? Well, they work inside as a warehouse worker and when needed,...

CDL-A Conestoga Driver, Home Every Other Week

  • Trenton, TX (15 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, TX (15 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Job Location Route Type Regional Equipment Type Conestoga Conestoga Home Every Other Week $1,800+/week Fast track the hiring process by completing your full app now Benefits Pet/Rider Policy Paid...

Yard Driver NON DOT

  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Come work for a dynamic international company, the leader in worldwide logistics and supply chain management! We are dedicated to provide you with a safe work environment. Shift: Monday ; Friday...

Lease-to-Purchase Driver Own Your Truck!

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Take the Wheel of Your Future! Were offering a Lease-to-Purchase Program that puts you in the drivers seatliterally and financially. If youre ready to become an owner-operator, this is your...

Retail Store Driver

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 7 days ago

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S: Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce,...

Driver for Agent Paratus Logistics- SEE NOTES

  • Fairview, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairview, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 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....

SUD-Transportation Driver

  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Performs routine motor vehicle operations. Work involves operating motor vehicles used to transport passengers, cargo, mail and performing vehicle maintenance. Works closely with the adolescent...

Driver Check-in

  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 17 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...

Class A Hazmat Driver

  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Centerline is your one access point to limitless truck driving opportunities. Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life...

CDL/Hazmat Driver

  • Frisco, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Texas Pool Supply, a dedicated partner of Heritage Pool Supply, is searching for a safety-focused, self-motivated team player to become our next Local CDL Driver with Hazmat Endorsement. Join our...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 23 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...

On Demand Class A Hazmat Driver

  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 29 days ago

On Demand Class A Hazmat Driver Industry: Transportation Job Type: Local Pay Rate: $25.00 - $25.00 Work Hours: Day Shift, Full Time Location: Garland, TX Job Perks: Home Daily, No freight handling...

Experienced Class A or B 26 Foot Box Truck Test Driver

  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 29 days ago

MUST Call for phone screen if seriously interested Call Chris @ ... $24.00-$27.00 an hour based on your CDL experience. MUST HAVE MIN 3+YEARS VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE DRIVING CDL VEHICLES IN THE...

Driver (PRN/as needed) Must have CDL

  • Richardson, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richardson, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsible for providing transportation of residents to various locations. Drives residents to doctor's appointments, has on-call availability, and coordinates necessary vehicle maintenance....

Demographic Data for Melissa, TX

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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 Melissa, 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 Melissa, 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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