Gig Driver Jobs in Texas

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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Independent Contractor Driver

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

We are a premier courier service, utilizing state of the art dispatch software....

Lead Transporter

  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 8 hours ago

Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start...

Patient Transporter - Tyler

  • Tyler, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Summary: Transports patients to their inpatient bed and/or to and from other areas such as admitting, surgery, therapy or radiology in a safe and timely manner. Retrieves medical records, lab...

Patient Transporter (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Austin, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive....

Transporter-PRN

  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Clears equipment left on floors, in hallways and unauthorized areas by moving them to designated equipment storage areas or reporting the equipment to the dispatcher, as appropriate....

Patient Transporter (Evenings)

  • Cypress, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cypress, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Clears equipment left on floors, in hallways and unauthorized areas by moving them to designated equipment storage areas or reporting the equipment to the dispatcher, as appropriate....

Road Driver

  • Odessa, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Odessa, TX
  • 18 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.* Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed....

Lead Transporter

  • Austin, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start...

Radiology Transporter

  • McKinney, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Radiology Transporter with Medical City McKinney you can be a...

Vehicle Driver II

  • Austin, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 19 hours ago

Texas Department of Public Safety Commercial Driver's License preferred. Food Handlers certification is preferred....

Patient Transporter

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering...

Supplemental Patient Transporter (Varied shifts)

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 1 day ago

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our...

Patient Transporter 1

  • Temple, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Temple, TX
  • 1 day ago

Notifies dispatcher of the status of assigned duties and proceeds as instructed. Champions overall safety in the department. Reports possible safety issues and recommends changes....

Transporter Radiology Administration

  • Baytown, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 1 day ago

Clears equipment left on floors, in hallways and unauthorized areas by moving them to designated equipment storage areas or reporting the equipment to the dispatcher, as appropriate....

Patient Transporter

  • Cypress, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, TX
  • 1 day ago

Clears equipment left on floors, in hallways and unauthorized areas by moving them to designated equipment storage areas or reporting the equipment to the dispatcher, as appropriate....

Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Texas

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 Texas 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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