Permit Technician

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Permit Technician issues permits for transporting over-dimensional and/or overweight loads and determines appropriate routes. The role includes transmitting permits, ensuring that permits accurately reflect the circumstances, controlling permit use, and entering information into a computer. The work is performed in an office environment. A criminal background check is required to determine employment suitability; failure to meet the applicable standards may result in rejection or termination. The position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to operate fax machines and scanning equipment.
• Ability to read highway maps and correlate specified permit routes with designated detours required due to construction or maintenance operations.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask.
• Customer service skills.
• Must meet suitability standards determined by a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate routes for motor carriers traveling through Arkansas with over-dimensional loads.
• Prepare permits with applicable restrictions and routing information.
• Issue permits with appropriate approvals based on the type of load.
• Transmit permits by fax or email.
• Enter data into the automated Arkansas Permitting and Routing System (ARPARS).
• Prepare documentation when making changes to a permit.
• Perform related, similar, or other logical duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED