Gig Driver Jobs in New York

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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CNA/Transporter

  • Hudson Falls, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Hudson Falls, NY
  • 4 days ago

Washington Center Adult Day Health Care is hiring a CNA Transportation Aide in Argyle, NY. Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed all major holidays. Duties and requirements include: Clean...

Direct Support Professional (Med Transporter)

  • Hudson, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hudson, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Description Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities? Are you new to this field and want to learn more? Do you want to work...

Placement Transporter

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 1 day ago

Placement Transporter Schedule: The working schedule for this position is Sunday-Wednesday 9PM- 7PM with Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays off Who We Are ACC is one of the nation’s largest...

Small Market Vehicle Driver (Non CDL)

  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day ago

Working at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is all about pursuing a career not just a job. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Minimum Salary:...

Food Transporter

  • Westport, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Westport, NY
  • 1 day ago

Food transporter needed for ACAP Nutrition Program. Responsibilities: transport meals to seniors' homes; maintain vehicle; assist with afternoon cleaning and related duties; and attend all...

Patient Transporter

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 1 day ago

About Us We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more...

Transporter

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 1 day ago

. + Responds to assignments and completes assignments in a timely manner, notifies dispatcher when job assignments are completed or if there is a delay. + Observes and reports any obvious condition...

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

Transporter 1

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

Highland Hospital is seeking a part time Patient Transporter. Hours are Monday-Friday from 7pm-12am. Essential Job Duties include: 1. Transport patients via wheelchairs, stretcher or as an escort...

Pharmacy Transporter

  • White Plains, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary The Pharmacy Transporter performs non-patient care functions under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Duties include but are not limited to: Telephone communication with...

RV Transporter

  • Latham, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Latham, NY
  • 6 days ago

Start your journey with Blue Compass RV as we are looking a Transporter to join our team. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Blue Compass RV based out of Fort Lauderdale is the fastest growing RV Company with...

Transporter

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Job Description Transports patients to and from various hospital units, safely and comfortably. Picks up and delivers materials and/or equipment, as needed. Job Responsibility Receives and carries...

Motor Vehicle Operator - Full Time Day Shift

  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 8 days ago

Starts, stops, steers and controls vehicles both on the grounds of State institutions and facilities and over-the-road. Monitors gauges and checks fluid levels and tire pressures....

Patient Materials Transporter

  • White Plains, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary The Patient/ Materials Transporter receives errands, transports or rounds assignments from the Dispatcher or his designee....

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

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 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...

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in New York 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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