Taxi driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Pick up passengers and drive them to destinations
• Assist passengers with luggage and in boarding vehicles
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Provide pick up and delivery services on request
• Attend to complaints or difficult passengers
• Operate dispatch systems
• Drive business or government personnel to and from destinations
• Drive employers (including family members) to and from destination
• Perform personal and business errands for employers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Driver’s License

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Own vehicle
• Driver’s abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Piece work