Gig Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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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Patient Transporter - Support Services

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Department: 11611 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Guest Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 9a-5:30p, weekends...

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Patient Escorter-Transporter

  • Vidant Health
  • Greenville, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 19 hours ago

Position Summary The Patient Escorter-Transporter II is an integral member of the patient care team. This position is responsible for ensuring the provision of quality patient care and safety...

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Patient Transporter - Atrium Health Union FT

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Monroe, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 1 day ago

Department: 11598 Atrium Health Union - Patient Transport Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday, every third...

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Transporter

  • FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 1 day ago

Overview Responsible for the timely transport of inpatients to the clinical areas of the hospital. Communicates any situation or patient care needs to clinical staff. Assures that transport...

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Finished Machine Transporter - 1st Shift

  • Caterpillar
  • Sanford, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Sanford, NC
  • 2 days ago

Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also...

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Qualifications: * Impeccable customer service and dedication * Valid class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in resident state * Hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements * 21 years of age * Meet all...

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Patient Transporter

  • UNC Health Care Systems
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary:...

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Patient Transporter

  • Duke Careers
  • Durham, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 4 days ago

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and...

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Patient Transporter (Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive....

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Qualifications: Impeccable customer service and dedication Valid class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in resident state Hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements 21 years of age Meet all DOT and...

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Independent Contract Driver

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago

un INDEPENDENT CONTRACT DRIVER (RDU) compensation: weekly settlements after putting a week in the hole,there is a $47.50 weekly deduction for fees MEGALLITO'S D5 TRANSPORTATION AND TRUCKING-Is Now...

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Transporter II

  • Gaston County, NC
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 8 days ago

A valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within three months of employment....

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Transporter II

  • Gaston County Government
  • Gaston, NC
  • 10 days ago
  • Gaston, NC
  • 10 days ago

A valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within three months of employment....

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Road Driver - TForce Freight - Free Employee Healthcare! Mileage Rate: $0. 7071 - $0.3731

  • T-Force
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications: Impeccable customer service and dedication Valid class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in resident state Hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements 21 years of age Meet all DOT and...

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Patient Transporter - Atrium Health University City PT

  • Atrium Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 18 days ago

Patient Transporter - Atrium Health University City PT Atrium Health - 3.7 Charlotte, NC Job Details Part-time $18.85 - $28.30 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance...

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in North Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.5%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
8.9%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.5%



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