Gig Driver Jobs in South Dakota

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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Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Rosebud, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosebud, SD
  • 3 days ago

Motor Vehicle Operor Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Rosebud Service Unit Summary This position will opere under the Rosebud Housekeeping Department in Rosebud, South...

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Rosebud, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosebud, SD
  • 3 days ago

Locations: Rosebud, SD Type:Federal Salary Range:Per Hour Open Period:8/13/2025 to 12/31/2025 Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education,...

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Pine Ridge, SD
  • 6 days ago
  • Pine Ridge, SD
  • 6 days ago

Summary This position is under the Supervisory Health Technician for the Emergency Management Systems Department (EMSD) for the Pine Ridge Service Unit. Work schedules will be on a rotating shift...

Patient Transporter - PRN

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 7 days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Patient Transporter - Full Time

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 11 days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000...

Courier Transporter

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location...

Patient Transporter (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions. Location : Patient Transport - 353 Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701. Note: online applications accepted...

Transporter (Yankton County Sheriffs Of...

  • Yankton, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Yankton, SD Law Enforcement - Security Transporter (Yankton County Sheriff's Office) $19.93 per hour Transporter (Yankton County Sheriff's Office) $19.93 per hour Yankton County Yankton, SD US...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Gig Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Fiverr Gig Success
Fiverr Success: In this course, I will teach you how to start your Fiverr career and grow a full time income building quality gigs in Fiverr. This course is created for beginners so even if you...
Photoshop Gig Mastery
Are you a Photoshop user looking to dominate your freelance services? Look no further than this course. With five years of experience in the graphic design niche, I've discovered the most...

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in South Dakota

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 South Dakota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.0%
High School or GED
25.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.7%
Master's Degree
8.6%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.5%



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