Gig Driver Jobs in Valley Cottage, 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 16 Jobs

Transporter

  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator - Located in Bronx, NY

  • Yonkers, NY (11 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yonkers, NY (11 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Drivers will respond to operation and dispatch requests and use the necessary tools, maps and addresses to efficiently transport customers to and from facilities in a timely manner...

Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator

  • Bronx, NY (20 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (20 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Drivers will respond to operation and dispatch requests and use the necessary tools, maps and addresses to efficiently transport customers to and from facilities in a timely manner...

Mobility Assistant Vehicle Operator-O2 (Part-Time)

  • Teterboro, NJ (19 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ (19 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 4 days 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 - Full Time - Day

  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 4 days 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...

Transporter - Full Time - Day

  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 5 days 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...

Mobility Assistant Vehicle Operator-O2 (Part-Time)

  • Teterboro, NJ (19 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ (19 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 5 days 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 - FT (1:00pm-9:00pm) CMC

  • Pompton Plains, NJ (22 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pompton Plains, NJ (22 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full-Time Patient Transporter at Chilton Medical Center. Required hours are 1:00pm-9:00pm including rotating weekends. Essential Function/Responsibilities:...

B&B Mechanic/Vehicle Operator(CDL-A)

  • Wood Ridge, NJ (20 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wood Ridge, NJ (20 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 12 days ago

**Only candidates with a Class-A (CDL A) Driver's License and experience with masonry, steel, and/or carpentry experience will be considered*Roles and Responsibilities:- Repair and construct a variety...

Hourly Motor Vehicle Operator (Bronx ATC)

  • Bronx, NY (20 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (20 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 12 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, Elderly and Handicapped Persons Division of Community Transportation

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Motor Vehicle Operator, Elderly and Handicapped Persons - Division of Community Transportation Full time position Job Description: Transport Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons to medical...

Independent Operator

  • Secaucus, NJ (24 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (24 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 18 days ago

The H&S Family of Bakeries are a network of 10 bakeries and multiple distribution centers along the East Coast, all committed to one thing: producing the best quality bread products possible. H&S...

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

  • Paramus, NJ (14 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (14 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 28 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 (Blaisdell ATC)

  • Orangeburg, NY (5 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orangeburg, NY (5 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Patient Transporter

  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Valley Cottage, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Valley Cottage, NY

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Valley Cottage, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
High School or GED
25.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
8.5%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%



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