Gig Driver Jobs in New Jersey

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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Transporter - Transporters - FT Day Vineland

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

This position is responsible for transporting patients under the direction of the registered nurse throughout the hospital. Provides supplies and equipment required for patient care. Participates...

ED Transporter / Safety Companion - NIGHTS

  • Freehold, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Freehold, NJ
  • 3 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...

Patient Transporter

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Overview St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing...

Patient Transporter

  • Westwood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Westwood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Overview Join our team as an day shift, PRN, Radiology Patient Transporter in Westwood, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team...

Transporter - Radiology

  • Denville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Denville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Registered Nurse - Telemetry Facility St. Clare's - Denville Location US-NJ-Denville ID 2025-198961 Category RN Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview At Saint Clare's...

Patient Transporter Full-time Evenings / Voorhees

  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 2 days ago

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's...

Seeking Chauffeur and uber drivers

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

. - Experience in route driving driving is preferred....

Transporter PD - Transporters - Mullica Hill

  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ
  • 3 days ago

This position is responsible for transporting patients under the direction of the registered nurse throughout the hospital. Provides supplies and equipment required for patient care. Participates...

Motor Vehicle Operator, Elderly and Handicapped Persons

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Overview Motor Vehicle Operators (MVOs) are responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services to eligible Middlesex County residents. This includes individuals 60 years of age...

Patient Transporter

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Overview St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing...

Transporter - Per Diem/ Evenings/ 8-12 hr Shifts NEW

  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Transporter - Per Diem/ Evenings/ 8-12 hr Shifts Job ID: 257445 Category: Other Work Type: PER DIEM Location: Plainsboro, NJ, United States Work Schedule: Evening Shift: Description Penn Medicine...

Transporter - Per Diem ( Overnight) NEW

  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Transporter - Per Diem ( Overnight) Job ID: 257446 Category: Other Work Type: PER DIEM Location: Plainsboro, NJ, United States Work Schedule: Overnight Shift: Description Penn Medicine is...

Patient Transporter - PT (Varied) OMC

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Id : 16432, Title : Patient Transporter - PT (Varied) OMC, Category : EVS/Patient Transport, RequisitionType : Professional, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...185, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Transporter I

  • Flemington, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary Provides safe and efficient transport for assigned patients and patient related items throughout the hospital in a courteous and professional manner thus enhancing patient...

Bon Appetit Independent Operator

  • NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • NJ
  • 6 days ago

BON APPETIT BAKERY ROUTES AVAILABLE Bon Appetit Global, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and supplier of packaged baked goods primarily to the convenience store industry; our continued...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in New Jersey 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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