Taxi Drivers

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

Bright Outlook

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Common Job Titles

Key Tasks

Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.

Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.

Complete accident reports when necessary.

Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.

Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.

Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.

Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.

Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.

Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.

Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high-traffic areas.

Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.

Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.

Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.

Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.

Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination.

Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.

Technology Skills

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Mobile location based services software

Digital Dispatch
Easy Dispatch
Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi
TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite

Data base user interface and query software

Actsoft Comet Tracker
Penchant Software dispatchOffice
TranWare Enterprise Suite

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Operating system software

Microsoft Windows

Web page creation and editing software

Facebook

Tools and Equipment

Mobile phones

Smartphones

Surveillance video or audio recorders

Closed-circuit TV cameras

Magnetic stripe readers and encoders

Credit card processing machines

Point of sale POS receipt printers

Mobile electronic funds transfer point of sale EFTPOS printers

Automobiles or cars

Taxicabs

Notebook computers

Mobile data computers

Distance meters

Taximeters

Lifts

Wheelchair lifts

Alarm systems

Alarms

Instant messaging platform

Text messaging equipment

Minivans or vans

Vans

Point of sale POS terminal

Mobile electronic funds transfer point of sale EFTPOS equipment

Thin client computers

Communications computers

Light trucks or sport utility vehicles

Sport utility vehicles SUVs

Global positioning system GPS receiver

Global positioning system GPS receivers

Location based messaging service platforms

Satellite linkup systems

Two way radios

Security cameras

Tablet computers

Detailed Work Activities

Clean vehicles or vehicle components.

Drive passenger vehicles.

Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.

Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.

Calculate costs of goods or services.

Collect fares or payment from customers.

Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.

Inspect motor vehicles.

Prepare accident or incident reports.

Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.

Job Zone

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.

SVP Range: (4.0 to < 6.0)