Gig Driver Jobs in Tennessee

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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Transporter

  • Tenet Healthcare Corporation
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago

Overview Saint Francis Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to...

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Road Driver - TForce Freight - Free Employee Healthcare! Mileage Rate: $0.7071 - $0.8057

  • T-Force
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 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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Transporter

  • Universal Health Services
  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Dyersburg, TN
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities Universal Health Services (UHS) One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an...

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TempForce Patient Transporter

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals...

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Patient Transporter

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 7 days ago

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Patient Transporter you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Centennial Medical Center which...

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Case Cart Transporter - Part Time (3rd Shift)-VUH

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Dispatch (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with dispatch....

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Patient Transporter

  • Ascension Health
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Your future role at a glance Location: Nashville, TN Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Department: Patient Transportation Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift Life at Ascension: Where purpose...

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Transporter

  • Common Spirit Health
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly...

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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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Patient Transporter

  • Common Spirit Health
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 29 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 29 days ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly...

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Earn a $300 New Driver Partner Promotion driving with Via!

  • Via Transportation
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Drive with Via in Memphis and earn a $300 new driver promotion! Looking for flexible work with great earnings? Join Via as a Driver Partner and earn an average of $21.98/hr (net) while helping...

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Via Driver Partner - $300 New Driver Promo

  • Via Transportation
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Drive Your Way to $300 and Earn Up to $19.18/hr in Memphis, TN uooui Ready to make some serious cash while helping your community get where they need to go? Join the Via platform as a Driver...

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Family/Guest Srvcs Transporter

  • Vanderbilt Health
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals...

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Mentor/Transporter (PRN)

  • The Omni Family
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Mentor/Transporter (PRN) Department:OFS TN CW Nashville Location:Goodlettsville, TN Position Title: Mentor/Transporter (PRN) Join Our Mission to Empower and Transform Lives As the...

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Via Driver Partner - $100 New driver promo!

  • Via Transportation
  • Memphis, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Earn a $100 new driver partner promotion and up to $22.98/hr (net) driving on the Via platform in Memphis, TN! Via uses app-based technology to make transportation more efficient. We are...

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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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