Gig Driver Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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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10120: Road Driver

  • FedEx Freight
  • Des Moines, WA (17 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (17 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 8 days 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....

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MCFS Transporter/Visitation Specialist

  • Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Main purpose: To transport MCFS dependent children and/or parents to specified location for supervised visitation. Incumbent will supervise and document court ordered parental child visits and...

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Juvenile Youth Transporter - Temporary - 15 Hours Per Week

  • Pierce County
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 13 days ago

Juvenile Youth Transporter - Temporary - 15 Hours Per Week Pierce County Tacoma, WA Posted Date 5/07/2026 Description This temporary position is 15 hours per week and requires a safe driving...

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Patient Transporter- Various FTE/Shifts

  • Providence St. Joseph Health
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 18 days ago

The transporters' primary focus is to respond to and complete tasks within the departmental productive standards, these tasks are assigned to them by the Transport-Tracking automated dispatch system...

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Patient Transporter- Various FTE/Shifts

  • Providence
  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 18 days ago

The transporters' primary focus is to respond to and complete tasks within the departmental productive standards, these tasks are assigned to them by the Transport-Tracking automated dispatch system...

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Transporter (MTM Only)

  • Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Main purpose: to deliver of hot meals to eligible home-bound seniors/elders, and on site service to other tribal and community members. To transport seniors/elders to and from medical, dental and...

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Earn a $500 New Driver Partner Promotion driving with Via!

  • Via Transportation
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Drive with Via in Pierce County and earn a $500 new driver promotion! Looking for flexible work with great earnings? Join Via as a Driver Partner and earn an average of $25.26/hr (net) while...

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Via Driver Partner - $300 New Driver Promo

  • Via Transportation
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Earn a $300 new driver partner promotion and up to $ 23.50 /hr (net) driving on the Via platform in Pierce County, WA! Via uses app-based technology to make transportation more efficient. We are...

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Via Driver Partner - $500 New Driver Promo

  • Via Transportation
  • Federal Way, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Earn a $500 new driver partner promotion and $28.00/hr driving on the Via platform in Federal Way, WA Via is working with Federal Way-area School Districts to provide a transportation service for...

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Road Driver, TForce Freight

  • T-Force
  • Fife, WA (5 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fife, WA (5 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 60+ 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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Demographic Data for Lakewood, WA

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Lakewood, WA 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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