Rockstar Games is keeping GTA Online fresh with a variety of content updates, and the latest tease has players excited for some blue-collar action. In the January 22 weekly update, Rockstar announced a trio of brand-new Odd Jobs launching next week on January 29, 2026.
These mini-missions fit into the growing "Legal Money Fronts" theme, following additions like the free Hands On Car Wash property earlier this month.
Odd Jobs are straightforward, repeatable side activities designed for quick payouts without the chaos of heists or business sell missions. Previous examples include pizza deliveries, taxi rides, and medical supply runs, often boosted during events like the Odd Jobs Week in July 2025. The new ones - Firefighter Work, Newspaper Delivery, and Forklift Operator - were datamined months ago but are now officially confirmed via dripfeed previews.
No prerequisites are required; simply head to the marked locations marked by blue interaction circles on the map. You can quit anytime by holding the interact button. Here's everything known about each:
Firefighter Work
This dynamic job puts you behind the wheel of a fire truck, responding to emergencies across Los Santos. Expect variety: extinguish trash fires, car blazes, building infernos, rescue civilians or pets from flames, and even shut off gas leaks.
How to Start: Approach Firestation 7 at the Los Santos County Fire Department and enter the blue circle. Spawn in the fire truck, accept the job (B on PC, R3 on console), and follow fire icons on your map.
Payout: Around GTA$7,000 per completed incident. A set of four jobs can net about GTA$29,000 total, with potential bonuses for milestones like 25 jobs.
It's the most action-packed of the trio, blending driving and on-foot heroism.
Newspaper Delivery Route
A nostalgic nod to classic GTA delivery missions, this one has you hurling papers like precision projectiles on a bike.
How to Start: Visit the Los Santos Meteor newspaper office entrance and step into the blue circle to spawn a delivery bike. Yellow circles mark drop-off points around the city.
How it Works: Aim your throw at specific spots (like weapon aiming) for up to 10 deliveries per run.
Payout: Up to GTA$30,000 for a perfect 10/10 run, including base pay, tips, and bonuses. A quick 2-minute completion can yield GTA$29,500.
Unlocks trade prices on bikes like the Dinka Thrust for full completions.
Forklift Operator
Low-key warehouse grunt work: Load crates onto conveyor belts for steady, honest cash.
How to Start: Head to the Alpha Mail Couriers warehouse entrance and interact with the blue circle.
How it Works: Grab up to three goods (antiques, counterfeits, jewelry, etc.) per set with the forklift, place them on the belt, and hit the button to process. Max five sets per session; night shifts offer bonuses.
Payout: GTA$5,000 per set, scaling to GTA$25,000 for a full five-set run. Partial sets pay proportionally (e.g., GTA$4,800 in 2 minutes).
Perfect for passive grinding while listening to the radio.
Quick Comparison Table
| Job | Location | Est. Time per Run | Max Payout | Repeatable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | Firestation 7 | 5-10 mins | GTA$29k+ (4 jobs) | Yes |
| Newspaper Delivery | Los Santos Meteor | 2-5 mins | GTA$30k | Yes |
| Forklift Operator | Alpha Mail Couriers | 5-10 mins | GTA$25k | Yes |
These jobs emphasize roleplay and chill vibes over big scores - think "minimum wage simulator" as some players joke on forums. Community reaction is mixed: excitement for immersion and outfits (firefighter helmet, forklift vest), but gripes about modest payouts in a game of million-dollar heists.
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