Gig Driver Jobs in Minnesota

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 (Merit T32)

  • Army National Guard Units
  • MN
  • 1 day ago
  • MN
  • 1 day ago

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MERIT TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: J4 LOCATION: Camp Ripley, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: CPT Angela Ebert ...) ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS...

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Transporter - General Services

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Rochester, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 4 days ago

Proper input and management of transport requests may be required via computers and/or working with dispatch staff via telephone....

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Transporter PRN

  • Avera Health
  • Granite Falls, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Granite Falls, MN
  • 6 days ago

Location: Avera Granite Falls Hospital Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is...

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Patient Transporter

  • HealthPartners
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 10 days ago

Regions Hospital is seeking a Patient Transporter to join our team! Our Patient Transporters provide safe and timely transportation of patients throughout the hospital., working collaboratively...

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2nd Shift Transfer Car Operator

  • Liberty Diversified
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • 13 days ago

Loading job Back to Search Results Previous Opportunity Next Opportunity 2nd Shift Transfer Car Operator Location: Golden Valley, MN, United States Business Unit: Liberty Packaging Remote Type: No...

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Scaler/Transporter - 1st Shift, 1st Shift

  • brakebushb
  • Wells, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Wells, MN
  • 14 days ago

Title: Scaler/Transporter - 1st Shift, 1st Shift Req ID: 9629 City, State: Wells, MN, Minnesota (US-MN) Reports to: Production Manager Department: Wells - 1st Shift Line 11 Production...

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Auto Vehicle Operator - PT

  • TRUCKING PEOPLE
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 24 days ago

Location: Eden Prairie, MN, United States Work environment : In-person Expected pay : 26.00 USD Per Hour Schedule: Part-time (usually 10+ hours/week) Job description Autonomous Vehicle Operators...

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Road Driver - TForce Freight - Free Employee Healthcare! $27.16-$34.65

  • T-Force
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 28 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 28 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 DOT and...

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Casual Fleet Transporter

  • Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 45+ days ago

B CDL or greater Tanker Endorsement (or willing to obtain prior to starting) Ability to obtain and retain a valid Medical Card (MEC) Clean driving record Full understanding of FMCSA and HOS / ELD Regulations...

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Transporter - Saint Marys Campus

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Rochester, MN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 90+ days ago

Proper input and management of transport requests may be required via computer and/or with General Service dispatch via telephone....

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Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Minnesota

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gig Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Minnesota 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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