About this role
Assistant Field Operations Manager
Locations: Allentown, PA | Kansas City, MO | Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year — higher salary available depending on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Field Operations Manager to support railroad emergency response and field service operations. This is a hands-on leadership position overseeing work involving derailment response, specialty lifting, railcar repair, and track maintenance.
The Assistant Manager will work closely with Supervisors and field teams, help resolve operational challenges, maintain safety standards, and coordinate projects in fast-paced and time-sensitive environments.
What You'll Do
- Support Supervisors and field crews across multiple assignments.
- Coordinate daily work, manpower, equipment, schedules, and project priorities.
- Monitor job progress, productivity, quality, safety, and costs.
- Provide hands-on direction, coaching, and problem-solving in the field.
- Respond to emergency railroad service calls when needed.
- Conduct regular job-site visits to identify safety concerns, operational risks, and quality issues.
- Communicate with customers, field partners, and regulatory personnel.
- Help recruit, train, coach, and evaluate employees.
- Assist with workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Maintain accurate records for payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and projects.
- Track equipment condition and coordinate necessary maintenance, repairs, or replacement.
- Support customer relationships and participate in industry events and professional activities.
- Ensure field operations comply with DOT and FRA regulations and applicable safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience in railroad, heavy equipment, construction, or related field operations preferred.
- Previous experience leading or supervising field-based teams.
- Working knowledge of DOT and FRA regulations .
- CDL Class A or B preferred.
- Experience operating heavy equipment, including cranes, trucks, and excavators .
- Ability to understand and use crane load charts and rigging requirements .
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coach and influence others.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.
Work Requirements
- Frequent overnight travel is required.
- Must be available for on-call assignments and able to report within 1 hour when called.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and demanding railroad environments.
- Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
- Hands-on field work involving walking and working around railroad equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability, Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Training and certification opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities