Gig Driver Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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

  • Westlake, OH (12 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westlake, OH (12 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Performs data entry and receives dispatch information via Tele-Tracking System. Must use proper body mechanics for lifting and/or moving patients....

PRN Transporter

  • Avon Lake, OH (16 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Avon Lake, OH (16 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Sprenger Health Care is a third generation, leading developer, owner and operator of senior living communities and services in Ohio and South Carolina. Through our 12-nursing home, 10 assisted...

Environmental Services - Floor technician / Patient transporter

  • Mentor, OH (22 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mentor, OH (22 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 12 days ago

We currently have openings on: First Shift - 7:00am - 3:30pm Our Mentor Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the...

Patient Transporter

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 17 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 17 days ago

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming...

Road Driver, Freight Linehaul

  • Richfield, OH (18 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richfield, OH (18 miles from Cleveland, OH)
  • 30+ 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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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Cleveland, OH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
26.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
8.2%
Some College
2.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%



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