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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Patient Transporter

  • Westlake, OH
  • 6 hours ago
  • Westlake, OH
  • 6 hours ago

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

Patient Transporter - Patient Transport - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

  • Youngstown, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Youngstown, OH
  • 2 days ago

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! S cheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: All (United States of America) This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement....

PRN Transporter

  • Avon Lake, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Avon Lake, OH
  • 3 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...

Medical Imaging Transporter

  • Portsmouth, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Portsmouth, OH
  • 5 days ago

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process. Department: Diagnostic Radiology Shift/Schedule: Contingent (Works as...

No CDL Vehicle Operator

  • Middletown, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Middletown, OH
  • 6 days ago

Want to make an impact in your community and collect a paycheck? Tired of fast food and retail? Standing on your feet all day? Need to get out of a cube or office? Need a new career path with a...

Vehicle Operator

  • Marysville, OH
  • 10 days ago
  • Marysville, OH
  • 10 days ago

Our Mission: Through compassion and dedication, we support and strengthen individuals and families in Union County. **Are you compassionate about helping others? **Do you want to make a positive...

Patient Transporter

  • Dover, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Dover, OH
  • 11 days ago

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, the award-winning not-for-profit Union Hospital serves the communities of eastern...

Environmental Services - Floor technician / Patient transporter

  • Mentor, OH
  • 11 days ago
  • Mentor, OH
  • 11 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...

Part-Time Vehicle Driver - OMJST

  • Canton, OH
  • 18 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 18 days ago

S-1304-7Job Title: Part Time Vehicle Driver - OMJSTWorksite Location: Canton, Ohio 44709Number of Openings: 1 How to Apply: **APPLY DIRECT** to the employer at their company website (["nofollow"}...

Patient Transporter - Patient Transportation - Kettering - FT/Varied

  • Kettering, OH
  • 21 days ago
  • Kettering, OH
  • 21 days ago

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...

Transporter/EKG Tech - Transportation - Beavercreek - FT/Days

  • Beavercreek, OH
  • 23 days ago
  • Beavercreek, OH
  • 23 days ago

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...

Transport assignments are dispatched electronically....

Patient Transporter - PRN

  • Chardon, OH
  • 24 days ago
  • Chardon, OH
  • 24 days ago

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

Patient Transporter - Patient Transportation - Kettering - Resource/Varied

  • Kettering, OH
  • 25 days ago
  • Kettering, OH
  • 25 days ago

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...

Road Driver, TForce Freight

  • Westerville, OH
  • 27 days ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 27 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 Ohio

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Ohio 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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