Gig Driver Jobs in Michigan

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

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Schedule | Hours: Resource/ on-call Variable hours Position Summary: The Patient Transport provide transportation of patients...

Transporter

  • Owosso, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Owosso, MI
  • 2 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Under direct supervision and/or direction of the department manager/director. Performs duties assisting transportation of patients discharged from the hospital and cleaning of...

Patient Transporter - McLaren Careers

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 3 days ago

Transports patients to and from various areas of the medical center ensuring each patient reaches his/her destination quickly and safely. Under supervision, performs patient handling including the...

Transporter - McLaren Careers

  • Bay City, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Bay City, MI
  • 3 days ago

Works under the general supervision of the rehab manager/supervisor and direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or occupational therapist. Assists the...

Patient Transporter-Sign-on bonus available

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 7 days ago

Receives and records accurate information from TeleTracking system/dispatcher for each transport. Accepts patient transport job via TeleTracking system....

Patient Transporter

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 7 days ago

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, specimens, and medication, throughout the Hospital as assigned. This position reports to...

Transporter

  • Bay City, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Bay City, MI
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary: Works under the general supervision of the rehab manager/supervisor and direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or occupational...

Patient Transporter

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary: Transports patients to and from various areas of the medical center ensuring each patient reaches his/her destination quickly and safely. Under supervision, performs patient...

Hospital Transporter - Contingent - Trinity Health Livonia

  • Livonia, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Livonia, MI
  • 9 days ago

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent customer service skills Able to effectively organize work assignments Must be a self-starter - transporters work without the direction of a dispatcher and have...

Vehicle Operator III

  • Detroit, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 9 days ago

Description Under general supervision, drives and operates special purpose vehicles and equipment consistent with the specified class evaluation factors. Examples of Duties Drives and operates...

Patient Transporter (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 9 days ago

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

Patient Transporter (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 9 days ago

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

Vehicle Operator III

  • Coleman, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Coleman, MI
  • 9 days ago

Under general supervision, drives and operates special purpose vehicles and equipment consistent with the specified class evaluation factors. Drives and operates special purpose vehicles and...

Hospital Transporter - FT- Trinity Health Livonia

  • Livonia, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Livonia, MI
  • 10 days ago

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent customer service skills Able to effectively organize work assignments Must be a self-starter transporters work without the direction of a dispatcher and have...

Patient Transporter (Part Time)

  • Novi, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 10 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Michigan

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Michigan

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 Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.6%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
8.3%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%



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