Gig Driver Jobs in Queens Village, NY

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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Transporter - Part Time - Night

  • North Bergen, NJ (14 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (14 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Transporter-Per Diem-Day

  • North Bergen, NJ (14 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (14 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

Patient Transporter - Cornell - Full Time - Evening Shift

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Location New York, New York Shift: Night (United States of America) Description: Be the Face of Quality Customer Service Patient Transporter Escort - Cornell - Full Time - Evening Shift At...

Runner (Transporter)

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare,...

Transporter - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - 0.4 fte part-time evenings

  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

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

Patient Transporter

  • Manhasset, NY (5 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manhasset, NY (5 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment. Assists in performing duties...

Transporter

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 3 days 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.-...

Independent Operator Minivan Driver for NEMT Service

  • New Hyde Park, NY (3 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY (3 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Independent Operator Minivan Driver for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) **The opportunity is within Nassau County New York, please make sure you are within a commutable distance** Are...

Messenger/Transporter

  • Yonkers, NY (16 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (16 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Answer telephone, dispatch transport calls, and maintain logs as requested....

Road Driver

  • West Babylon, NY (20 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Babylon, NY (20 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 7 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.* Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed....

Mobility Assistant Vehicle Operator, Emergency Medical Services, Per Diem, Day

  • Paramus, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs professional and technical duties to provide mobility assistance services consisting of transportation of ambulatory and wheelchair-bound patients in non-emergent...

Motor Vehicle Operator, HOURLY (Kingsboro ATC)

  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 12 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, HOURLY (Blaisdell ATC)

  • Orangeburg, NY (24 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Orangeburg, NY (24 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 12 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 (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 15 days ago

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

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • New York City, NY (13 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • New York City, NY (13 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 21 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...

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Queens Village, NY

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Queens Village, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
High School or GED
26.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.0%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
8.2%
Some College
2.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%



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