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Looking for part-time evening jobs in San Jose, CA?

Get paid to drive, deliver, or both during the evening with Uber instead in San Jose. Find out how to get started, learn about the perks, and sign up to earn.

Your rewards as an evening driver or courier in San Jose

Hard work pays off. Here are a few perks to anticipate as an evening driver or courier in San Jose.

Fast cash

Get paid after completing your first trip, and cash out up to 5 times per day with Instant Pay. Terms apply.

24/7 support

Access in-app and phone support when you need help, at any time of day.

Flexibility

Drive and deliver with your wheels and on your own time in San Jose.

Getting ready for your evenings with Uber

Whether you’re making late-night deliveries or transporting riders for a night out on the town, this video will help you get started.

Evening driver/courier

San Jose, CA

Part-time, flexible hours

Ditch ordinary part-time evening jobs to drive or deliver with Uber in San Jose. Unlike traditional nighttime jobs, these flexible opportunities allow you to shape your schedule.

Create an evening of earning that begins and ends when and where you want. You can pick up riders heading to a nighttime dinner or help them get to a hotel from an airport after a long flight. Couriers can create a flexible schedule, too. Grab your wheels and make late-night deliveries from local shops and restaurants in San Jose.

Qualifications to deliver

  • A valid driver’s license for car and scooter delivery
  • A state-issued ID for car, scooter, and bike delivery
  • At least a 2-door vehicle for car delivery
  • A motorized scooter under 50cc for scooter delivery
  • At least 19 years old for car and scooter delivery
  • At least 18 years old for bike delivery
  • Submit your Social Security number to run a background check

Qualifications to drive

  • Meet the minimum age to drive in San Jose
  • Proof of residency
  • Use an eligible 4-door vehicle
  • At least one year of licensed driving experience
  • Proof of insurance if you plan to drive your own car
  • A driver profile photo
  • Submit your Social Security number to run a background check

Responsibilities

  • Pick up and deliver food orders from restaurants and merchants in San Jose
  • Transport riders to their desired destination

Benefits

  • Flexibility: Make deliveries and pick up riders on your time.
  • Quick payday: Get paid up to 5 times per day with Uber’s Instant Pay. Terms apply.
  • Tips: Keep 100% of the tips you receive.
  • 24/7 support: Get turn-by-turn directions with the app and access support at any time and any day when you need help.

Uber’s mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 34 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Drivers and couriers using Uber are independent contractors who work on their own schedule with flexible hours. Uber is available in more than 10,000 cities worldwide. Signing up is easy for most people. We welcome rideshare drivers and couriers who have been active on other apps and services. Delivering with Uber is a good way to earn additional money. And you might also be eligible to drive with Uber. It’s easy to get started.

Frequently asked questions

  • No, you do not need any experience to drive or deliver with Uber in San Jose. We welcome drivers and delivery people from all backgrounds to the Uber platform.

  • Yes, you can sign up to drive and deliver during the evening in San Jose. You can also adjust your schedule and drive and deliver in the morning and afternoon. Your schedule is your choice.

  • You must be at least 19 years old to deliver by car or scooter, or be at least 18 years old to deliver by bike. To be a rideshare driver, you must meet the minimum age to drive in San Jose.

  • You can drive or deliver at any time during the evening as long as there is demand in San Jose. You can also adjust your schedule according to your needs whenever you like.

  • Yes, you can work part-time evening hours as a driver or courier with Uber. As an independent contractor, you are in control of your schedule. You can work as few or as many hours as you like on any day of the week.

  • Yes, you can drive or deliver with Uber in the daytime. As the boss, you set your schedule in San Jose.

  • Safety is a top priority no matter where you drive at night. Uber’s Driver app is equipped with technology to help you stay safe and connected to loved ones all night long. You’ll find GPS tracking, the emergency assistance button to call authorities if you need help, and more in-app features you can use while driving and delivering with Uber in San Jose.

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