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Jobs For " Taxi Drivers and Chauffeur" Click HereJob Tasks for: "Taxi Drivers and Chauffeur"Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.Pick up or meet employers according to requests, appointments, or schedules. Operate vans with special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts to transport people with special needs. Collect fares or vouchers from passengers; and make change and/or issue receipts, as necessary. Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers. Perform minor vehicle repairs such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing. Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination. Report to taxicab services or garages in order to receive vehicle assignments. Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages. Provide passengers with information about the local area and points of interest, and/or give advice on hotels and restaurants. Test vehicle equipment such as lights, brakes, horns, and windshield wipers, in order to ensure proper operation. Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems. Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles in order to transport passengers. Follow regulations governing taxi operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations. Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high traffic areas. Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water. Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer in order to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service. Record name, date, and taxi identification information on trip sheets, along with trip information such as time and place of pickup and drop-off, and total fee. Complete accident reports when necessary. Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage. Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
Knowledge Requirements for: "Taxi Drivers and Chauffeur"Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Transportation -- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. See the education requirements for "Taxi Drivers and Chauffeur"
Skill Requirements for: "Taxi Drivers and Chauffeur"Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability Requirements for: "Taxi Drivers and Chauffeur"Reaction Time -- The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.Response Orientation -- The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Far Vision -- The ability to see details at a distance. Time Sharing -- The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). Spatial Orientation -- The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you. Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Night Vision -- The ability to see under low light conditions. Peripheral Vision -- The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead. Job Activities for: "Taxi Drivers and Chauffeur"Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. Assisting and Caring for Others -- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
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