Taxi Driver Jobs in Wheeling, WV

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 Trainee - WILL TRAIN FOR CDL!

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 5 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers license. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Successfully complete Republic Services CDL training program, which includes classroom...

Driver Class A

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 8 days ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 8 days ago

Clean Harbors in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum...

Driver Trainee - WILL TRAIN FOR CDL!

  • Wheeling, WV
  • 13 days ago
  • Wheeling, WV
  • 13 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) to then assume the responsibility of a Driver with our Company. Driver Trainees...

Route Service Driver

  • Washington, PA (21 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, PA (21 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 14 days ago

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kremes focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founders original recipe. The brands iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts...

Package Gas Driver 1 - MARTINS FERRY

  • Martins Ferry, OH (6 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Martins Ferry, OH (6 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 30+ days ago

Must possess a valid commercial Class A or B Drivers' License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card; packaged gas straight truck driver; to include pumper, micro-bulk....

Driver

  • Saint Clairsville, OH (15 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Clairsville, OH (15 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 30+ days ago

FONCTIONS ESSENTIELLES : Conduire des ensembles tracteur-remorque, y compris des ensembles doubles (et triples, le cas echeant)....

City Driver

  • Saint Clairsville, OH (15 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Clairsville, OH (15 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 30+ 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...

Driver Lube Services

  • Washington, PA (21 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, PA (21 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 90+ days ago

CDL B Driver $2,000 Sign-on Bonus RelaDyne, Inc. is the established leader in lubricant sales, distribution, equipment reliability services, and value-added services. Our Washington, PA location...

Driver

  • Bellaire, OH (9 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bellaire, OH (9 miles from Wheeling, WV)
  • 90+ days ago

U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica that is used in a variety of industrial applications and the oil and gas industry. U.S. Silica’s...

Demographic Data for Wheeling, WV

Moving to Wheeling, WV? Find some basic demographic data about Wheeling, WV 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 Wheeling, WV

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 Wheeling, WV 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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