Gig Driver Jobs in Highlands, NJ

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.

1-15 of 20 Jobs

ED Transporter / Safety Companion - NIGHTS

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Overview Transports patients to and from Triage as directed. Provides supportive nursing assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality...

Seeking Chauffeur and uber drivers

  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We are currently seeking chauffeur and Uber Black, Black SUV and Lux drivers. We are a premier chauffeur company that caters to private clients and uber fleet. We operate out of Jersey City but...

Transporter - Weekends-Holidays

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Transporter - Weekends/Holidays At NewYork-Presbyterian, our Transporters are essential to ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for our patients and their families. From friendly...

Motor Vehicle Operator (Grant-Funded/Peer Bridger)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Motor Vehicle Operator (Grant-Funded/Peer Bridger) DepartmentHOSPITAL POLICE Location Brooklyn Job ID118890 Civil Service ClassificationCompetitive Hire In Rate$44,979.00 (for employees new to...

Motor Vehicle Operator, Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P25620

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job...

Motor Vehicle Operator, Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P25620

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

NY HELP No Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Motor Vehicle Operator, Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P25620 Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 07...

Transporter-Patient & Equipment Transport-Per Diem-Night-Mount Sinai Queens

  • Long Island City, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Transporter-Patient & Equipment Transport-Per Diem-Night-Mount Sinai Queens Picks up messages, records, interoffice memoranda, laboratory specimens, and other items as assigned and delivers them...

Looking for a sitter/transporter for a few days per week

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Hi- Looking for help getting my daughter to gymnastics from Greenwood/south slope to Gowanus (bus or subway) on Mondays and Wednesdays. Pick up at our house around 4 and just drop off at...

ED Transporter

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Overview Transports patients to and from Triage as directed. Provides supportive nursing assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality...

Autonomous Vehicle Driver

  • Holmdel, NJ (10 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (10 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

We have an exciting career opportunity to work on a long term contract driving position with a world class technology giant as an AV testing driver! What you'll be doing: -Drive all test vehicles...

Patient Transporter

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Job Overview: Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the hospital under the direction of supervisory personnel, Utilizes the automated transport system to perform duties...

Motor Vehicle Operator, Office of Facilities - Multiple Positions Full-time and Part-time

  • Union, NJ (23 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Union, NJ (23 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications: A valid New Jersey Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger endorsement and two (2) years of experience in work involving the operation of trucks and/or buses is...

Transporter - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - 0.6 fte part-time days

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Description Transports patients, supplies, equipment, medication, medical charts, specimens, blood products, flowers, name plates, paper (i.e., OR schedules, requisitions, etc.) in a timely manner...

Laborer Leader (Motor Vehicle Operator)

  • Highlands, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Highlands, NJ
  • 20 days ago

The employee serves as a labor leader assigned to Maintenance Operations of the Gateway National Recreation Area. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Gateway National Recreation Area is...

B&B Mechanic/Vehicle Operator(CDL-A)

  • Hoboken, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (21 miles from Highlands, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

*Only candidates with a Class-A (CDL A) Driver's License and experience with masonry, steel, and/or carpentry experience will be considered Roles and Responsibilities: Repair and construct a variety...

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Highlands, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Highlands, NJ 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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