Gig Driver Jobs in Illinois

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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Motor Vehicle Operator Work Leader

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

The position is located in the Transportation unit, Facility Management Department of the Facility Support Directorate located in the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in...

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Patient Transporter (Full And Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 23 hours ago

Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive....

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Life Enrichment Facilitator/Transporter

  • Smith Senior Living
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Full-time Role Starting Rate: $16.60per hour (Pay is based on previous experience) Tuesday through Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm POSITION PURPOSE: Advocatefor quality Resident Care, assisting Resident in...

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Patient Transporter (Full And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 1 day ago

Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive....

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Transporter

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Aurora, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview Department: Medical Transport Schedule: Part-Time, 3p-11:30p. Rotating weekends and holidays. Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center Location: Aurora, IL 60506 Responsibilities...

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Transporter- Methodist Medical Imaging Admin

  • Carle Health
  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 days ago

Overview This position is responsible for the safe transportation of patients, specimens, supplies, medication, film, records, equipment and miscellaneous items. Qualifications Certifications:...

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Transporter - (Full Time, Rotating Shift)

  • Humboldt Park Health
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe environment for themselves, the patient, and their co-workers by following established policies and procedures. Assists the patient/guest with...

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Patient Transporter Part Time Evenings

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • 6 days ago

Effectively communicates with the call center dispatch with all transport delays or cancellations. Reports immediately to the call center upon completion of the transport....

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Patient Transporter - BMC CRU

  • Carle Health
  • Normal, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 7 days ago

Overview To facilitate the movement of patients throughout the hospital in a safe, timely, and efficient manner that is in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. To...

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Food Service Transporter

  • Blessing Health System
  • Quincy, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 8 days ago

PAY RATE: $15.92 - $21.49 BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE COMPETITIVE BENEFITS Click here to review our complete Total Rewards Guide. Retirement + matching Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year...

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Independent Contractor Driver Cargo Van (Bloomington, IL)

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 8 days ago

un Independent Contractor Driver - Cargo Van (Bloomington, IL) (Bloomington IL) compensation: Per Stop $$ employment type: job title: Independent Contractor Omni Fast Track is looking for an...

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Road Driver - TForce Freight - Free Employee Healthcare! Mileage Rate $0.6445 - $0.8057, No Touch Fr

  • TForce Freight
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications: * Impeccable customer service and dedication * Valid class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in resident state * Hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements * 21 years of age * Meet all...

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Transporter (2nd shift) - Skokie

  • Georgia Nut Company
  • Skokie, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 12 days ago

SUMMARY Transporter (Forklift Operator) reports to Warehouse Supervisor; the Transporter (Forklift Operator) is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count...

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Transporter (2nd shift) - Niles

  • Georgia Nut Company
  • Niles, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 12 days ago

SUMMARY Transporter (Forklift Operator) reports to Warehouse Supervisor; the Transporter (Forklift Operator) is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count...

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Road Driver - TForce Freight - Free Employee Healthcare! Mileage Rate $0.7071 - $0.8057, No Touch Fr

  • TForce Freight
  • South Holland, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • South Holland, IL
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications: * Impeccable customer service and dedication * Valid class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in resident state * Hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements * 21 years of age * Meet all...

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Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Illinois 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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