Gig Driver Jobs in Washington

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

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 hours ago

Patient Transporter Seattle, WA About Swedish First Hill What is your favorite part about your team? Video length: 40 seconds 0:40 Hi, I'm Carol Wissner, Women and Children's Director at the...

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Must be able to obtain a Commercial driver's License (CDL) if transporting 16 or more passengers, including the driver....

Patient Transporter - Nisqually Generations Healing Center

  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 hours ago

GRAND OPENING AUGUST 2025! The Nisqually Indian Tribe is developing a Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) facility on Pacific Ave in Olympia, Washington to address the opioid crisis within the...

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Walla Walla, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Walla Walla, WA
  • 14 hours ago

If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid Commercial Driver's License....

Patient Transporter

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

This position function is the efficient and timely movement of patients as directed and other duties assigned by the manager or designee. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued theyre...

Patient Transporter - NIGHT Shifts

  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 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...

Independent Operator - Store Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

About Grocery Outlet Grocery Outlet is a rapidly growing, family-oriented retailer dedicated to providing customers with high-quality, deeply discounted products. With commitment to our...

Patient Transporter - NIGHT Shifts

  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 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...

CNA Transporter U

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago

CNA Transporter U MultiCare Health System - Tacoma, WA Posted: 5/14/2025 - Expires: 8/12/2025 Job ID: 289084704 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description You...

Patient Transporter - Central Dispatch

  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago

This position function is the efficient and timely movement of patients as directed and other duties assigned by the manager or designee. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're...

Patient Transporter

  • Spokane, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 9 days ago

Patient Transporter - Central Transportation Department at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA Under the direction of the Transport Manager and/or Transport Dispatcher...

Come help Amazon create and deploy cutting edge new technologies to deliver packages to the customer's door step! Our team is seeking a talented Mobile SDE to help build the core delivery...

Patient Transporter

  • Everett, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 18 days ago

Patient Transporter Providence St. Joseph Health - Everett, WA Posted: 4/30/2025 - Expires: 7/29/2025 Job ID: 288431157 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the...

Patient Transporter

  • Auburn, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 25 days ago

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers,...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Washington

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 Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.6%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
8.3%
Some College
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%



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