Gig Driver Jobs in Highlands, NJ

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.

1-15 of 15 Jobs

Transporter

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Transporter:- 6 months-to-1 year healthcare related transporting/escorting experience. - Nursing Attendant/Aide certificate a plus.- High School Diploma/GED- Pay Range $21.04-$22.22 per hr.-...

Patient Transporter

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Title: Patient Transporter Location: RWJ New Brunswick Department: Patient Transport Req#: ... Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly Pay Transparency: The above...

Motor Vehicle Operator, HOURLY (Kingsboro ATC)

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job...

Motor Vehicle Operator (Provisional) (4 Vacancies) City College of New York (CUNY)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

May dispatch personnel, motor vehicle and equipment....

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. AGENCY DESCRIPTION Established in 1805, the New York City...

Wanted Driver/ Partner with Larger Vehicle

  • Rockville Centre, NY (24 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY (24 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Wanted Driver/ Partner with Larger Vehicle (Rockville Centre) Park Ave near Merrick Rd compensation: Partner would receive percentage of profits or driver pay negotiable Wanted Driver with Van...

Patient Transporter - Per Diem

  • Elmhurst, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

200 lbs. (i.e. Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. What you will do: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures,...

Patient Transporter

  • Hoboken, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

About Us CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey's leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals - Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University...

ED Transporter / Safety Companion

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Transports patients to and from Triage as directed. Provides supportive nursing assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality...

Autonomous Vehicle Driver

  • Holmdel, NJ (10 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (10 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Autonomous Vehicle Operator needed in Holmdel NJ for full time, long term work! Schedules vary around routes, must be flexible - Travel required at times, hotels and food vouchers are provided....

Transporter

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Ensures stretchers and wheelchairs are in proper working order and notifies transport dispatcher when repairs are needed. Cleans equipment and supplies....

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Motor Vehicle Operator DepartmentNon Emergency Transportation Location Bronx Job ID119995 Civil Service ClassificationCompetitive Hire In Rate$44,979.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary...

Transporter - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - 0.6 fte part-time days

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Description Transports patients, supplies, equipment, medication, medical charts, specimens, blood products, flowers, name plates, paper (i.e., OR schedules, requisitions, etc.) in a timely manner...

Laborer Leader (Motor Vehicle Operator)

  • Highlands, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Highlands, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

The employee serves as a labor leader assigned to Maintenance Operations of the Gateway National Recreation Area. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Gateway National Recreation Area is...

Transporter

  • Bayonne, NJ (17 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (17 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

IF no transport requests come through the transport pager system transporter is to keep in touch immediately with dispatcher by hospital phone usage....

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Highlands, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Highlands, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
26.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
8.2%
Some College
2.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%



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