Taxi Routing Specialist

Louisville, KY

Taxi Routing Specialist

Coordinate Transportation. Optimize Routes. Keep Our Fleet Moving.

At zTrip, our Taxi Routing Specialists serve as the central connection between passengers, drivers, and daily operations. We are seeking a dependable, organized, and customer-focused Taxi Routing Specialist to coordinate ride assignments, optimize routing, support drivers in the field, and ensure transportation services operate safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems in real time, and can effectively balance multiple priorities while maintaining excellent communication with drivers and team members.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Ongoing Training and Development
  • Stable, Year-Round Employment
  • Supportive Team Environment

Position Overview

As a Taxi Routing Specialist, you will play a critical role in coordinating daily transportation operations by managing ride assignments, optimizing routes, monitoring service activity, and providing real-time support to drivers. Your ability to make quick decisions and maintain clear communication will help ensure efficient operations and a positive experience for both passengers and drivers.

Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective multitasking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Key Responsibilities of a Taxi Routing Specialist:

Route Management & Ride Coordination

  • Assign rides efficiently based on driver availability, location, traffic conditions, and service needs.
  • Monitor active trips and driver status throughout the day.
  • Optimize routing to maximize efficiency and minimize passenger wait times.
  • Adjust ride assignments and routes as operational demands change.
  • Ensure proper service coverage and timely transportation for passengers.
  • Coordinate trip modifications, cancellations, and special transportation requests.
  • Maximize fleet utilization while maintaining high-quality service standards.

Driver Support & Communication

  • Serve as the primary communication link between drivers and operations.
  • Provide ride details, routing information, and service updates.
  • Assist drivers with navigation, operational questions, and trip-related concerns.
  • Communicate schedule changes and important service information promptly.
  • Escalate operational issues or emergencies to management when necessary.
  • Support drivers in delivering exceptional customer service.

Operations Monitoring

  • Track ride activity, service levels, and trip completion throughout the day.
  • Respond quickly to delays, service interruptions, customer concerns, and routing conflicts.
  • Help maintain on-time performance and operational efficiency.
  • Identify and resolve transportation challenges before they impact service delivery.
  • Support efficient allocation of vehicles and driver resources.

Administrative & System Management

  • Maintain accurate routing logs, ride records, and driver activity reports.
  • Update dispatch and routing software with real-time information.
  • Assist with operational reporting and documentation.
  • Ensure all records are accurate, organized, and compliant with company procedures.
  • Support daily administrative tasks related to transportation operations.

Qualifications of a Taxi Routing Specialist:

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Preferred

  • Previous experience in transportation routing, dispatching, logistics, scheduling, customer service, or fleet operations.
  • Experience using GPS tracking systems, routing software, or transportation management platforms.
  • Familiarity with taxi, transportation, rideshare, or fleet-based operations.
  • Experience coordinating multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.

Core Competencies

  • Route Optimization
  • Transportation Coordination
  • Driver Support
  • Customer Service
  • Scheduling & Logistics
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Fleet Operations Support
  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Professionalism

What Success Looks Like as a Taxi Routing Specialist:

As a Taxi Routing Specialist, you will:

  • Ensure rides are assigned accurately and efficiently.
  • Optimize routes to improve service delivery and fleet productivity.
  • Keep drivers informed, supported, and productive throughout their shifts.
  • Resolve operational challenges quickly and professionally.
  • Maintain smooth communication between drivers, passengers, and internal teams.
  • Support timely and reliable transportation services.
  • Help improve overall operational performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Contribute to a safe, efficient, and well-coordinated transportation network.

Why Join zTrip?

At zTrip, Taxi Routing Specialists are essential to delivering reliable transportation services every day. You'll play a key role in coordinating ride activity, optimizing routes, supporting drivers, and ensuring passengers receive exceptional service.

This is an opportunity to join a growing transportation company, build a rewarding career, and work alongside a team committed to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Apply Today

Join zTrip as a Taxi Routing Specialist and help keep our transportation operations running efficiently. If you're organized, dependable, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact service quality and operational success, apply today and become part of the team that keeps zTrip moving.