Taxi Driver Needed In Canada By Steinbach Taxi – Apply now

• Various locations

Responsibilities:

1. Passenger Transportation: Pick up passengers from designated locations and safely transport them to their requested destinations.
2. Customer Service: Provide courteous and friendly customer service, assisting passengers with loading and unloading luggage, and ensuring their comfort during the journey.
3. Safe Driving: Operate the taxi in a safe and responsible manner, adhering to traffic rules and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users.
4. Route Optimization: Use navigation tools, such as GPS devices or smartphone apps, to find the most efficient and optimal routes to passengers’ destinations.
5. Fare Collection: Manage fare collection and handle payment transactions with passengers, providing accurate change and issuing receipts as needed.
6. Vehicle Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain the taxi, ensuring it is in good working condition and clean for each passenger.
7. Adherence to Regulations: Comply with local and state regulations for taxi drivers, including licensing requirements and any specific rules governing the taxi service.
8. Communication: Maintain effective communication with taxi dispatch services, updating them on the status of rides, availability, and any potential delays.
9. Customer Feedback: Listen to customer feedback and reviews, taking note of any suggestions or concerns to improve service quality.
10. Professionalism: Present a professional and well-groomed appearance while representing the taxi company to passengers.

Requirements:

1. Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
2. Knowledge of local traffic laws, roadways, and routes in the area of operation.
3. Excellent driving skills and ability to handle different road and weather conditions.
4. Strong customer service and communication skills to interact with passengers in a friendly and professional manner.
5. Familiarity with navigation tools, such as GPS devices or smartphone apps, to find optimal routes.
6. Physical stamina to sit for extended periods and handle vehicle operation for long shifts.
7. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on taxi service demands.
8. Good organizational and time management skills to adhere to pick-up and drop-off schedules.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team of taxi drivers, collaborating with dispatch services for efficient operation.

Tasks

• Clean and make minor repairs to vehicle
• Pick up passengers and drive them to destinations
• Assist passengers with luggage and in boarding vehicles
• Take vehicle for servicing
• Collect fare
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Record transactions
• Attend to complaints or difficult passengers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Provincial or Territorial Commercial Vehicle licence (Class 4 or E)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized