Gig Driver Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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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Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter - Part Time Day Shift (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

Monitor the dispatching responsibility by answering phones, logging calls and dispatching Transport Services Personnel....

Per Diem - Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

Position Summary: At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Motor Vehicle Operators are primarily responsible for transporting our residents. They provide assistance to other departments by...

Patient Transporter

  • Huntington, NY (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Huntington, NY (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description Escorts or transports patients within facility. Records patient movement in transport tracking system. Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment. Assists in performing duties...

Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter - Full Time Day Shift (9:00 AM-5:30 PM) Stony Brook University

  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

Monitor the dispatching responsibility by answering phones, logging calls and dispatching Transport Services Personnel....

Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter - Part Time Day Shift (10:00 AM - 3:00 P

  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Monitor the dispatching responsibility by answering phones, logging calls and dispatching Transport Services Personnel....

Transporter - Part-Time

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT has an opportunity for a Part-time Transporter. Under the direction of the Central Transport...

Transporter-PD

  • Port Jefferson, NY (16 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (16 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Overview At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve...

Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter - Full Time Day Shift (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Monitor the dispatching responsibility by answering phones, logging calls and dispatching Transport Services Personnel....

Transporter

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 27 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 27 days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Mobile Health Program Motor Vehicle Operator Per Diem

  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Starts, stops, steers and controls vehicles both on the grounds of State institutions and facilities and over-the-road....

Patient Services Transporter 1

  • Norwalk, CT (12 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (12 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Serves as dispatcher as needed. 11. Applies basic trapeze set ups and retrieves equipment for other traction sets. 12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 13....

Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter - Full Time Evening Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Monitor the dispatching responsibility by answering phones, logging calls and dispatching Transport Services Personnel....

Laboratory Assistant/Transporter

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Essential Duties Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records...

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Bridgeport, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.3%
High School or GED
26.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.7%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%


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