Permit Coordinator - Saskatoon, Canada - Q-Line Trucking

Q-Line Trucking

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Permit Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the safety and legality of transporting oversized and specialized

loads for the company. Duties include researching, applying, obtaining, and quoting permits and pilot drivers
**required for specified loads. This position requires excellent communication skills, and effective time management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Oversee, direct, and advise the completion of projects by department employees.
Work closely with and coordinates work responsibilities with other permit coordinators.
Oversee new shipment orders to determine when and where permits are required.
Review commodity drawings and measurements for obtaining permits.
Complete routing for all orders which require permits.
Complete and submit permit forms and approvals to provinces and states.
Ensure adherence to provincial, state, and federal provisions for specialized loads.
Maintain communication with dispatch department regarding load delays, permit progress and other issues

pertaining to permits.

Communicate, explain, and advise regarding permits to drivers.
Assist the sales department with quoting rates for required permits and pilot drivers for specified loads.
Arrange and coordinate pilot drivers and route surveys when required.
Maintain complex spreadsheets for tracking and quoting of permit costs.
Other duties may be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any related postsecondary training is considered an asset.
An eye for detail is required, with a strong level of accuracy.
Ability to multitask is required.
Ability to learn new procedures and systems is required.
Must be capable of working in a fastpaced working environment, with changing priorities.
Ability to read and comprehend detailed forms, such as state and provincial rules and regulations documents.
Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle situations of high stress.
Technical ability to learn and use transportation software.
Ability to use discretion and judgment in interpreting rules and guidelines.