Gig Driver Jobs in California
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.
Mobile Health Vehicle Operator (Bilingual)
- Kaiser Permanente
- Downey, CA
- 6 hours ago
- Downey, CA
- 6 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....
In PersonOverview 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...
In PersonPatient Transporter - Central Transportation
- Providence Health & Services
- Santa Monica, CA
- 1 day ago
- Santa Monica, CA
- 1 day ago
The Lift/Transportation Associate demonstrates the capacity to assist staff in the safe lifting, transferring and/or transporting of patients as specified by the direct Supervisor/Lead. Other...
In PersonPatient Transporter - Sharp Metro - Part-Time (0.8) - Evening Shift (1100)
- Sharp
- San Diego, CA
- 1 day ago
- San Diego, CA
- 1 day ago
Hours : Shift Start Time: 11 AM Shift End Time: 7:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay...
In Person Part TimeMotor Vehicle Operator Supervisor
- Veterans Health Administration
- Los Angeles, CA
- 1 day ago
- Los Angeles, 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...
In PersonVia Driver Partner - $100 New Driver Promo
- Via Transportation
- Fremont, CA
- 1 day ago
- Fremont, CA
- 1 day ago
Earn a $100 new driver partner promotion and up to $23.36/hr (net) driving on the Via platform in the Tri-City, CA (Fremont, Newark, and Union City) area! Via uses app-based technology to make...
In PersonTransporter - Central Transportation - Per Diem - 8hr Shifts
- Cedars-Sinai
- Los Angeles, CA
- 1 day ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 1 day ago
The Transporter must work collaboratively with Management, the Dispatch Call Center and all healthcare team personnel....
In PersonRailroad Maintenance Vehicle Operator
- Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
- Herlong, CA
- 2 days ago
- Herlong, CA
- 2 days ago
About the Position: Sierra Army Depot is located in Herlong CA, a rural town in Northern California. Herlong is approximately 60 miles north of Reno, NV, and 35 miles south of Susanville, CA. The...
In PersonTransportation Vehicle Driver (41412&41415), 40.0 hrs/wk - Transportation Department (2 positions)
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
- Danville, CA
- 3 days ago
- Danville, CA
- 3 days ago
Transportation Vehicle Driver (41412&41415), 40.0 hrs/wk - Transportation Department (2 positions) at San Ramon Valley Unified School District Application Deadline 6/5/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date...
In PersonSunnyvale Vehicle Operator - Data Collection
- Royalty Hospitality Staffing
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 5 days ago
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 5 days ago
Royalty Staffing is partnering with a leading technology company to advance the future of autonomous vehicle development. We are seeking Vehicle Operators - Data Collection to play a critical role...
In PersonSF Vehicle Operator - Data Collection
- Royalty Hospitality Staffing
- San Francisco, CA
- 5 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 5 days ago
Royalty Staffing is partnering with a leading technology company to advance the future of autonomous vehicle development. We are seeking Vehicle Operators - Data Collection to play a critical role...
In PersonSan Francisco Autonomous Vehicle Driver
- Royalty Hospitality Staffing
- San Francisco, CA
- 5 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 5 days ago
About the Job Royalty Staffing is currently hiring Autonomous Vehicle Drivers in the San Francisco Metropolitan Area for our client who is a growing ride-hailing company. This is an excellent...
In PersonFleet Operations Data Collection Duration: 6 Months + Pay Rate: $25 - $30 /hr on W2 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Project Deliverables We are looking for support for a data collection project. The...
In PersonSummary Job Summary: The Patient Transporter helps patients by assisting with moving and transporting them into, around, and out of the health care organization while working under the direction...
In PersonSupply Technician (Motor Vehicle Operator)
- U.S. Army Recruiting Command and U.S. Army Cadet Command
- Santa Barbara, CA
- 5 days ago
- Santa Barbara, CA
- 5 days ago
About the Position: About the Position: This is a Temporary Position within the US Army Cadet Command 8th Brigade, Santa Barbara, CA. Position may be filled as a temporary promotion or detail NTE...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Gig Driver position
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Nursing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Blueprint Reading
- Leadership
- Patient Care
- Charting
- Policy Development
- Critical Care
- Bathing
- Emergency Response
- Wellness
- Patrol
- Oxygen Therapy
- Basic Life Support
- Communication Skills
- Vital Signs
- Medication Management
- BLS Certified
- Blood Bank
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
- Drug Testing
- Health Education
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Activities of Daily Living
- Interpersonal Skills
- Background Investigations
- Developmental Disabilities
- NREMT
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Patient Transport
- Toileting
- LTL
- Transportation Logistics
- Double Trailer
- DOT Compliance
- Routing
- Hazardous Materials
- Loading & Unloading
- Dispatching
- Forklift Operator
- Driving
- Logistics
- High School Diploma
- Regulations
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
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