Gig Driver Jobs in Florida

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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Patient Transporter 1, Full Time

  • Miami, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn...

Transporter I

  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Winter Haven, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Join the team that is revolutionizing health care BayCare Health System Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient...

Independent Contractor Driver W/ Cargo/Sprinter/Sprinters

  • Midway, FL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Midway, FL
  • 15 hours ago

Courier Express is looking for the best, high quality, motivated independent contractors / driver / courier with CARGO VAN/SMALL BOX TRUCK (10-12 FT) /SPRINTER VAN for last mile distribution...

Independent Contractor Driver W/ Cargo Van/Sprinter

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 15 hours ago

Courier Express is seeking high quality, motivated independent contractor drivers, couriers with CARGO VANS, TRANSITS, SPRINTERS for last mile distribution delivery routes for the panhandle area....

Senior Motor Vehicle Operator - 67011667 - Sunland

  • Marianna, FL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Marianna, FL
  • 15 hours ago

Requisition No: 857469 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 67011667 - SUNLAND Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67011667 Salary:...

Transporter at Lake Mary Hospital

  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 16 hours ago

Position Summary Department: LMH Patient Transport SVC Status: Full Time / 40 Hours a week Schedule: Varies Title: Transporter Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital The NEW Orlando Health Lake Mary...

Transporter PRN

  • Port St Lucie, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Port St Lucie, FL
  • 18 hours ago

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering...

Patient Transporter

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 18 hours ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Patient Transporter you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Fort...

Transporter, Patient Transportation, PT, 10P-6:30A

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

Provide safe and efficient transfer/transport of patients throughout the organization in a manner that exemplifies our organization's commitment to exceptional customer service. Estimated pay...

Transporter, Patient Transportation, PT, 6P-2:30A

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

Provide safe and efficient transfer/transport of patients throughout the organization in a manner that exemplifies our organization's commitment to exceptional customer service. Estimated pay...

Patient Transporter

  • Stuart, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 1 day ago

Transports patients and equipment from one area to another. Responsibilities: Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested,...

Transporter - M-F 7:00am-3:30pm

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida Department: Patient Transport Position: Transporter Shift: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm This self-motivated Team Member must...

Patient Transporter - Tradition Hospital

  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • 1 day ago

Transports patients and equipment from one area to another. Responsibilities: Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested,...

Transporter Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Cape Canaveral, FL
  • 2 days ago

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the...

Transporter Part Time Varied

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Job Title: Transporter Status: Part Time Schedule: Varied *You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions.*...

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Gig Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Florida

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
High School or GED
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.8%
Associate's Degree
13.7%
Master's Degree
8.6%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%



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