Gig Driver Jobs in Uniondale, 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.

1-15 of 23 Jobs

Hourly Motor Vehicle Operator (Bronx ATC)

  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (18 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Addiction...

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Woodside, NY (16 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodside, NY (16 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 5 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...

Transporter FT Evenings

  • Englewood, NJ (23 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (23 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New...

Patient Transporter/Messenger

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Our client, a world-renowned hospital and research center is seeking Transportation Messengers to join their team. These are long-term temp positions. The work schedule is Monday Friday, 8am 4pm...

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 6 days ago

OverviewThe BookOps Logistics Distribution Department is primarily responsible for picking up and delivering patron requested materials to 150 branches across 4 boroughs. This volume is in the...

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Long Island City, NY (18 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (18 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Motor Vehicle Operator Department: BookOps Employment Type: Full Time Location: Library Services Center Reporting To: Javier Velez Compensation: $53,409 / year Description Overview The BookOps...

Transporter/Messenger- Transport Service-Mount Sinai West-Part Time/Variable Shift/Weekends/Holidays

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Description Transporter/Messenger-Mount Sinai West Transports patients, supplies, equipment, medication, medical charts, specimens, blood products, flowers, name plates, paper (i.e., OR schedules,...

Transporter/Messenger-Transport Service-Mount Sinai Morningside-Part Time/Variable Shift/Weekends/Holidays

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Description Transporter/Messenger-Mount Sinai Morningside Transports patients, supplies, equipment, medication, medical charts, specimens, blood products, flowers, name plates, paper (i.e., OR...

Road Driver

  • Bethpage, NY (5 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bethpage, NY (5 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 8 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....

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

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 11 days 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...

Transporter - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - 0.6 fte part-time night shift

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Transporter - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - 0.6 fte part-time night shift Mount Sinai - 3.7 Brooklyn, NY Job Details Part-time $23.72 - $25.23 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications RN License High school...

Patient Transporter

  • Mineola, NY (3 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mineola, NY (3 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 12 days ago

NYU Langone HospitalLong Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of...

Patient Transporter

  • Manhasset, NY (7 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Manhasset, NY (7 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 14 days 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 (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 16 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.-...

Messenger/Transporter

  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Uniondale, NY)
  • 20 days ago

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

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Uniondale, NY

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Uniondale, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.8%
Associate's Degree
13.7%
Master's Degree
8.5%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%



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