Gig Driver Jobs in Chicago Heights, IL

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-Transportation Part Time Evenings

  • Palos Heights, IL (13 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palos Heights, IL (13 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Effectively communicates with the call center dispatch with all transport delays or cancellations. Reports immediately to the call center upon completion of the transport....

Transporter

  • Olympia Fields, IL (4 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL (4 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Campus20201 S Crawford Ave Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of...

Transporter Registry

  • New Lenox, IL (18 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (18 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. Were known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we...

Patient Transporter

  • Burbank, IL (18 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Burbank, IL (18 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions Paid Days Off from Day One for FT/PT positions Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT...

Patient Transporter

  • La Grange, IL (22 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • La Grange, IL (22 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions Paid Days Off from Day One for FT/PT positions Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT...

Patient Transporter-Transportation Part Time Nights

  • Palos Heights, IL (13 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Palos Heights, IL (13 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Effectively communicates with the call center dispatch with all transport delays or cancellations. Reports immediately to the call center upon completion of the transport....

Patient Transporter-Transportation Full Time Nights

  • Palos Heights, IL (13 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Palos Heights, IL (13 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Effectively communicates with the call center dispatch with all transport delays or cancellations. Reports immediately to the call center upon completion of the transport....

Instrument Technician & Transporter

  • Hazel Crest, IL (5 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL (5 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Quality 1)Responsible for ensuring that appropriate instruments are available for the O.R. (a.) Prepare and clean surgical instruments, as directed. (b.) Report instrument...

Road Driver, Full-time

  • Sauk Village, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sauk Village, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Certifications: Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction Additional Requirements: Minimum 21 years of age....

Patient Transporter (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Harvey, IL (7 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Harvey, IL (7 miles from Chicago Heights, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Chicago Heights, IL

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Chicago Heights, IL

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 Chicago Heights, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
26.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.7%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
8.4%
Some College
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%



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