Gig Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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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OR Attendant Transporter

  • Gastonia, NC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 6 hours ago

Job Summary : Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guidelines. Responsible for providing direct patient care as delegated and supervised by the RN. Responsible for...

Rollback Transporter

  • Colfax, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Colfax, NC
  • 4 days ago

Home Detective Company is the oldest and most experienced repossession firm in North Carolina. During 2025, we are celebrating our 103rd year in business!! We have grown through the years by...

Motor Vehicle Operator (Towing) NA-06

  • Fort Bragg, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Bragg, NC
  • 4 days ago

This position is located at North Bragg Auto Crafts, Fort Bragg, NC. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email,...

Patient Transporter-Patient Transport - HS

  • Holly Springs, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Holly Springs, NC
  • 4 days ago

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Provides safe...

Patient Transporter Specialist - Atrium Health's Levine Cancer Institute FT Days Charlotte, NC, United States Job ID: 150724 Job Family: Support Services Status: Full Time Shift: Day Detailed...

Job Summary The Patient Transport Specialist will assist in providing exceptional customer service to patients and visitors in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner. Their primary function is...

(Non-CDL) Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver

  • Morrisville, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • 12 days ago

Discover your next career at Mygrant Glass! About Us: Mygrant Glass was established in 1926, we've journeyed from a single location in California to becoming the largest independent wholesale...

Road Driver, Full-time

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 13 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....

Transporter-Full Time-Variable

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 14 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 14 days ago

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Patient Transportation Job Family Service Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary...

Resident Transporter

  • Taylorsville, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Taylorsville, NC
  • 18 days ago

About our community We are an exceptional assisted living community, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has their specific needs met at every stage.We strive daily to create...

Patient Transporter_Flexi/Prn Rotating Shifts

  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Elizabeth City, NC
  • 20 days ago

City/State Elizabeth City, NC Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara Health is currently seeking a flexi/prn Patient Transporter at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center to work on an as needed basis....

Patient Transporter - Atrium Health Cleveland FT Nights

  • Shelby, NC
  • 25 days ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 25 days ago

Job Summary Provides safe, efficient and courteous guest/transport services to patients, visitors and staff. Prioritizes service needs and performs customer service duties to include transports,...

Vehicle Operator I (Wilson County) -- Temporary Solutions

  • Wilson, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilson, NC
  • 60+ days ago

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible...

Transporter Radiology FT

  • Morehead City, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morehead City, NC
  • 30+ days ago

JOB RELATIONSHIPS Responsible to: Radiology Department Manager DEFINITION OF POSITION Responsible for ambulatory patient transportation to the Radiology Department and back to the floors in...

Vehicle Operator I (Part-time)

  • Kinston, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kinston, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Lenoir County Vehicle Operator I (Part-time) in Kinston , North Carolina As a member of the Lenoir County Government Transit Department, you can make a difference! The Transit Department is...

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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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