What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permitting Coordinator position at Miller Transfer?
Miller Transfer is a legal and specialized flatbed carrier with over 55 years of experience transporting machinery and over-dimensional freight throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. When the load is complex and the stakes are high -- our customers call us.
We are growing our Heavy Haul team and looking for our next Permit Coordinator to support drivers and terminals across the country. This is a critical role at the heart of our operations -- the person who makes sure every oversized load moves legally, safely, and on time.
What You Will Do
- Plan routes for oversize and overweight vehicles and loads
- Order, receive, and verify accuracy of all permits
- Communicate directly with drivers on permit status, routes, and delivery changes
- Provide continual updates to operations and maintenance teams on equipment needs, size and weight limits, and permit revisions
- Schedule pilot cars, state police escorts, and Department of Transportation escorts
- Process required documentation for Canadian border crossings
- Prepare weekly and monthly operations reports and cost tracking
- Attend daily and weekly team meetings
- Be available to take driver calls after hours when needed
What You Bring
- Previous permitting experience with a transportation company or permit service provider -- this is essential
- Outstanding phone and email communication skills -- you are the voice our drivers and partners rely on
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to perform under pressure
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills -- permits leave no room for error
- A proactive problem solver who anticipates issues before they become problems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel
- Ability to travel up to twice per year for educational conferences
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Why Miller Transfer
- A well established and respected name in specialized heavy haul transportation since 1968
- A close knit team where your work is seen, valued, and directly impacts operations every single day
- A role with real responsibility -- not just processing paper but keeping complex loads moving across North America
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience ordering permits ?
- Our company hiring policy requires a pre employment hair follicle and urine drug test, please acknowledge you understand this requirement with YES
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25