Gig Driver Jobs in Ohio

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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Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Vehicles are driven over roads and streets through various types of traffic and possible weather conditions....

Transporter FT (90% Variable shift) Adena Chillicothe

  • Chillicothe, OH
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chillicothe, OH
  • 18 hours ago

Position Summary: The Transporter is responsible for safe, efficient transportation of patients throughout the hospital. This position performs selected patient care activities as assigned and...

Patient Transporter - Patient Transportation - PT/Varied

  • Miamisburg, OH
  • 22 hours ago
  • Miamisburg, OH
  • 22 hours ago

Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care...

Patient Transporter

  • Steubenville, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Steubenville, OH
  • 1 day ago

The Patient Transporter is responsible for the movement of patients throught the system. QUALIFICATIONS Education Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must have the ability to...

Patient Transporter

  • Elyria, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Elyria, OH
  • 2 days ago

What You Will Do Provides safe efficient transport of patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies. Performs transport duties as needed and assist in training new hires. Communicates with other...

Motor Vehicle Operator

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago

The purpose of this position is to operate patient transport vehicles, including emergency vehicles, patient transport vans/buses and other types transport vehicles, capable of carrying up to 8 or...

Vehicle Operator - No CDL

  • Oxford, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Oxford, OH
  • 3 days ago

All our driving positions start at $20.00 per hour with annual merit based raises. Already have transit experience or passenger transportation experience?...

Patient Transporter - Part Time

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 4 days ago

DescriptionEssential FunctionsProvides safe efficient transport of patients, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies.Performs transport duties as needed and assist in training new hires.Communicates...

Express Transporter

  • Akron, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 5 days ago

Express Transporter Full-time, 40 hours 3rd shift / 10pm-6:30am Akron City Campus Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations,...

Road Driver

  • Saint Clairsville, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Clairsville, OH
  • 5 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple, hazardous materials and tank endorsements.* Automatic transmission CDL restriction allowed....

Patient Transporter - Patient Trans Svc - Main - Part Time - Days

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 days ago

Patient Transporter - Patient Trans Svc - Main - Part Time - Days The Christ Hospital Health Network - 3.2 Cincinnati, OH Job Details Part-time Estimated: $30.8K - $36.8K a year 21 hours ago...

Substitute Vehicle Driver

  • Medina, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Medina, OH
  • 7 days ago

Demonstrates excellent driving skills. Demonstrates good organization ability. Demonstrates outstanding public relations skills. Is physically capability of lifting equipment and other material....

Vehicle Driver

  • Medina, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Medina, OH
  • 7 days ago

Requires a high school diploma, clear driving record and must have been a licensed driver for two years. Also, satisfactory criminal record check required....

SUBSTITUTE Vehicle Driver

  • Wadsworth, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Wadsworth, OH
  • 7 days ago

At least five year's experience driving vehicles. At least twenty-one (21) years old. Experience working with children preferred. Good health, high moral character and good attendance record....

Vehicle Driver

  • Wadsworth, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Wadsworth, OH
  • 7 days ago

At least five year's experience driving vehicles. At least twenty-one (21) years old. Experience working with children preferred. Good health, high moral character and good attendance record....

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Salary for Gig Driver Jobs in Ohio

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Highest Education Level

Gig Drivers in Ohio 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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