Gig Driver Jobs in Missouri

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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Sleeper Team Road Driver - TForce Freight

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 6 hours ago

Job Summary: This full-time position involves driving a tractor trailer over the road while alternating driving time with another driver....

Gig Drivers

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 12 hours ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 12 hours ago

Gig Drivers Wanted Set Your Own Schedule! Have a car?...

Gig Drivers Wanted - Set Your Own Schedule!

  • Columbia, MO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 23 hours ago

Make a difference in your community To Apply, You Must Be at least 21 years old Own an iPhone or Android smartphone Have a clean driving record (no more than two moving violations or accidents in the...

Transporter - Centralized Transport

  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago

About UsCoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth...

University Health Lakewood - Patient Transporter (Monday - Friday 9am-5:30pm)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for...

Transporter

  • Rolla, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Rolla, MO
  • 6 days ago

Compensation: $17.50 Hourly The Transporter is responsible for the transportation of Compass Health consumers and will dispatch, route, and track new and existing transportation referrals. The...

Lube Vehicle Technician/Mechanic & Transporter

  • Springfield, MO
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 7 days ago

This role will also require transporting vehicles to and from sites, so a clean driving record is needed....

Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor

  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO
  • 10 days ago

This position requires a Class A CDL. This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position requires a medical examination prior to employment....

Patient Transporter - All Positions

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 12 days ago

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by...

Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor

  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO
  • 12 days ago

Operate hand and foot controls when driving forklifts and motor vehicles. Required to lift and carry supplies, material and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds....

Patient Transporter

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 13 days ago

We're a Little Different Our patient transport team keeps Mercy moving! Transport coworkers provide a positive and reassuring presence while transporting patients to various locations throughout...

Patient Transporter (Full Time)

  • Joplin, MO
  • 20 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 20 days ago

Crothall Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER position. Location: Freeman Hospital West - 1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804. Note: online applications...

Patient Transporter (Full Time)

  • Joplin, MO
  • 21 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 21 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT TRANSPORTER position. Location : Freeman Hospital West - 1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804. Note: online applications accepted only....

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO
  • 90+ days ago

This position requires a Class A CDL that can be obtained after employment. This position requires a medical examination prior to employment....

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO
  • 90+ days ago

Is exposed to serious injuries while operating vehicles over public roads and on the installation. Works on concrete floors and in drafty areas....

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Missouri

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Missouri offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.3%
High School or GED
26.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.5%
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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