Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs - 53-3041.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Chauffeur
  • Chauffeur
  • Chauffeur, Funeral Car
  • Deliverer, Car Rental
  • Driver
  • Taxi Driver

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
  • 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, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
  • Follow regulations governing taxi operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
  • Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
  • Operate vans with special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts to transport people with special needs.
  • Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.
  • 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 or meet employers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.
  • 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 about the local area and points of interest, or give advice on hotels and restaurants.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Detailed Work Activities

  • collect payment
  • drive automobile, van, or light truck
  • follow traffic laws
  • load/unload passenger luggage or cargo
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • operate cleaning equipment
  • operate highway passenger vehicles
  • perform safety inspections in transportation setting
  • provide customer service in surface transportation
  • read maps
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • transport passengers or cargo
  • use established traffic or transportation procedures
  • use hand or power tools
  • use local or regional geographical knowledge to transportation
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
  • use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment