Gig Driver Jobs in Arcadia, CA

A Gig Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing service through rideshare platforms like Uber, Lyft, or food delivery services like DoorDash. They are self-employed, using their own vehicles to transport people or goods from one location to another based on the needs of customers who book their services through a digitally based platform. They manage their own schedules, choosing when and where to work, and depending on the platform, they may also handle payments. Gig Drivers often supplement their primary income with this flexible work, although some individuals do work full time in this role.

Important skills for a Gig Driver include excellent driving skills, good interpersonal skills, punctuality, reliability, and an understanding of GPS and smartphone technology. They should have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle. Some services may require additional certifications for instance, food delivery drivers may need to obtain a food handler's card. For rideshare drivers, a background check is typically required. Prior to becoming a Gig Driver, individuals might have roles in the service industry, as delivery drivers, or as drivers in another professional setting.

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TRANSPORTER, Per Diem, Varied

  • Universal Health Services
  • Palmdale, CA (24 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palmdale, CA (24 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California's newest hospitals and featuring all-private...

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Mobile Health Vehicle Operator (Bilingual)

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Downey, CA (14 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Downey, CA (14 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

License, Certification, Registration Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement (in the state where care is provided) Additional Requirements: Knowledge of computer software applications....

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Transporter

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Inglewood, CA (22 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Inglewood, CA (22 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15...

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Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), at the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) in the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) department. As the Motor Vehicle...

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Transporter - Central Transportation - Per Diem - 8hr Shifts

  • Cedars-Sinai
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Transporter must work collaboratively with Management, the Dispatch Call Center and all healthcare team personnel....

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Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The incumbent in this position will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator and will be expected to operate gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles to haul cargo and fuel, transport...

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Patient Transporter - Patient Transport - Part Time 8 hours Evenings (3:00PM to 11:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt) 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Arcadia, CA $21.00 - $25.44 an hour - Part-time USC 1,184...

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Transporter-Transportation-Fulltime-Variable

  • University of California System
  • Los Alamitos, CA (23 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (23 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Overview UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI...

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Patient Transporter - Patient Transport - Per Diem 8 hours Days (7:00AM to 3:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

  • University of Southern California
  • Arcadia, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Arcadia, CA
  • 23 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Assists personnel with transfers, turning and positioning of patients. Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice....

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Transporter CDL

  • Marsell Welfare and Care (Marsell WWC)
  • Pomona, CA (15 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (15 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Transporter Department:Foster Children and Youth Services Transitional Foster Care Location:PomonaReports To:Assistant Program DirectorFLSA Status:Non-ExemptSalary: $22.00 - $23.50Position...

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Transporter - Central Transportation - Per Diem - 10hr Shifts

  • Cedars Sinai
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 25 days ago

The Transporter must work collaboratively with Management, the Dispatch Call Center and all healthcare team personnel....

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Autonomous Vehicle Driver

  • Manpower
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Our client in the Autonomous Vehicle Business industry is seeking Vehicle Operators to join their team in LA. Both day shift and night shift available. The ideal candidate will have excellent...

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Transporter-In-house Transport-Fulltime-Variable

  • University of California Irvine Health
  • Lakewood, CA (20 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Lakewood, CA (20 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Transporter-In-house Transport-Fulltime-Variable Req ID: 147427 Location: Lakewood, California Division: Medical Center Department: Inhouse PT Transport-LAK Position Type: Full Time Salary Range...

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Patient Transporter - Radiology - Part Time - Weekends

  • Community Hospital of Huntington Park
  • Huntington Park, CA (14 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (14 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary: This non-licensed patient care services team member is skilled in transporting patients safely and comfortably and participating in the hospital's infection prevention program. They...

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Transporter Per Diem Variable

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
  • Pico Rivera, CA (10 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (10 miles from Arcadia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Transporter will assists nursing staff by locating equipment, placing patients into vehicles obtaining charts, transporting specimens to lab and stat. Transports patients throughout hospital...

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Demographic Data for Arcadia, CA

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Arcadia, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Arcadia, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.5%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%



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