Gig Driver Jobs in Grosse Pointe, MI

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.

1-9 of 9 Jobs

Patient Transporter

  • Troy, MI (19 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, MI (19 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, specimens, and medication, throughout the Hospital as assigned. Essential...

Transporter Contingent Days

  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 4 days ago

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s...

Patient Transporter (Part Time)

  • Grosse Pointe, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grosse Pointe, MI
  • 5 days ago

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

Patient Transporter (Part Time)

  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 5 days ago

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

Patient Transporter

  • Royal Oak, MI (13 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI (13 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 22 days ago

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, specimens, and medication, throughout the Hospital as assigned. This position reports to...

Hospital Transporter - PT/Days - Trinity Health Livonia

  • Livonia, MI (22 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (22 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 21 days ago

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent customer service skills Able to effectively organize work assignments Must be a self-starter transporters work without the direction of a dispatcher and have...

Vehicle Operator II

  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements: Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver License with Group B Designation and Air Brake Endorsement or Group A....

Vehicle Operator I

  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 90+ days ago

THE CITY OF DETROIT IS HIRING DRIVERS CDL DRIVERS- CLASS B REQUIRED VEHICLE OPERATOR I STARTING HOURLY RATE $17.25 VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE WITH AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED Under general...

Vehicle Operator III

  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI (7 miles from Grosse Pointe, MI)
  • 90+ days ago

Valid State of Michigan Chauffeur License and Commercial Driver License with Group A Designation and Air Brake Endorsement. 2....

Demographic Data for Grosse Pointe, MI

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Grosse Pointe, MI

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Grosse Pointe, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.2%
High School or GED
26.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.6%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
8.2%
Some College
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%



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