Star Fleet Trucking-Transportation Clerk Overwidth Permitt

Champion Homes; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders in Troy, MI seeks a Permitter to manage oversize/over height permit orders and routing for shipments. The role maintains permit maps, coordinates with state and county offices, and handles updates when trucks or measurements change.

You will respond to driver inquiries and prepare complete permit packages for each trip. Requires a high school diploma or GED, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Windows and spreadsheet tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Maintain accurate records and handle permits with attention to detail.
• Communicate routing and permitting requirements clearly to teams.

Responsibilities

• Keeps a construction restriction map updated daily.
• Prepares routing for trips with width and height constraints in mind.
• Orders state and county permits; some online, some via permit service or offices.
• Monitors annual permits and issues new ones when needed.
• Fields driver calls regarding routing issues and permissions.
• Prepares permit changes for equipment or measurement variances.
• Assembles envelopes with permits, trip sheets, and required documents.

Skills

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Initiative

Professionalism

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Spreadsheet Software

Online Tools

Job description

Permitter

Reports to: Terminal Manager

Summary

Orders all permits for oversize/over height shipments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeps up a construction restriction map daily.
• Prepares the routing for all trips keeping width and height in mind.
• Orders all state and county permits, some done online, some faxed to permit service or county offices.
• Monitors all annual permits issued to the drivers and sometimes ordering a new one if needed.
• Handles phone calls from drivers about routing issues.
• Prepares permit changes when needed because of trucks going down or house not measuring what factory reports.
• Packs trip envelopes with the permits needed plus trip sheets.

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Windows, Spreadsheet Software, and be able to use online tools.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not intended to describe in detail all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential job functions of this position.

Champion Home Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.