Gig Driver Jobs in Ohio

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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ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area...

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area...

Transporter

  • Hamilton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamilton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Food Service Date Posted: 4/23/2025 Location: Butler County Educational Service Center Date Available: August 2025 Closing Date: 4/27/25 or until filled District:   Butler...

Patient Transporter-University Hospital

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

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Patient Transporter - OSU East

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

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Patient Transporter-University Hospital

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

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Patient Transporter - OSU East

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

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Patient Transporter - St Joseph Warren Hospital

  • Warren, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, OH
  • 3 days ago

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16 Work Shift: All (United States of America) Part Time Patient Transporter - St Joseph Warren (16 hours per week) THIS...

Patient Transporter

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 5 days ago

Transport assignments are dispatched electronically....

Patient Transporter

  • OH
  • 6 days ago
  • OH
  • 6 days ago

Transport assignments are dispatched electronically....

Endoscopy Transporter (PRN)

  • Findlay, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 6 days ago

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of this position is to transport patients and charts (following HIPAA Security Guidelines) throughout the BVRHC campus. This position also entails occasional...

Patient Transporter

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 7 days ago

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic earned the No. 1...

Transporter

  • West Union, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • West Union, OH
  • 8 days ago

The Transporter is responsible for providing and documenting transportation services to clients of The Counseling Center, Inc.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** Essential functions are duties, which are...

Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care...

Patient Transporter - PRN Evenings

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 14 days ago

Transport assignments are dispatched electronically....

Demographic Data for Ohio

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Ohio

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Gig Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Ohio offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
High School or GED
26.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.7%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
8.3%
Some College
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%



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