Assistant Field Operations Manager – Railroad

Assistant Field Operations Manager - Railroad Location: Taneytown, MD Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Salary: $100,000/year; higher salary available depending on experience Position Summary We are hiring an Assistant Field Operations Manager to help lead railroad field crews and emergency response activities. This role combines field leadership, project coordination, safety oversight, and hands-on support for operations involving derailments, rerailing, specialty lifting, railcar work, and track maintenance. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in demanding field environments, making decisions under pressure, and supporting supervisors and crews across multiple job sites. What You'll Do Support Supervisors and field crews across multiple assignmentsCoordinate daily work, manpower, equipment, schedules, and project prioritiesMonitor job progress, productivity, quality, safety, and costsProvide hands-on direction, coaching, and problem-solving in the fieldRespond to emergency railroad service calls when neededConduct regular job-site visits to identify safety concerns, operational risks, and quality issuesCommunicate with customers, field partners, and regulatory personnelHelp recruit, train, coach, and evaluate employeesAssist with workforce planning, budgeting, and forecastingMaintain accurate records for payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and projectsTrack equipment condition and coordinate necessary maintenance, repairs, or replacementSupport customer relationships and participate in industry events and professional activitiesEnsure field operations comply with DOT and FRA regulations and applicable safety requirements Qualifications Experience in railroad, heavy equipment, construction, or related field operations preferredPrevious experience leading or supervising field-based teamsWorking knowledge of DOT and FRA regulationsCDL Class A or B preferredExperience operating heavy equipment, including cranes, trucks, and excavatorsAbility to understand and use crane load charts and rigging requirementsStrong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coach and influence othersProficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational softwareValid driver's license with a clean driving recordAbility to complete required safety training and certification programs Work Requirements Frequent overnight travel is requiredMust be available for on-call assignments and able to report within 1 hour when calledWork outdoors in varying weather conditions and demanding railroad environmentsWillingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as operational needs requireHands-on field work involving walking and working around railroad equipmentAbility to lift up to 50 lbs Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k)Disability, Life & AD&D insurancePaid Time Off and holidaysTraining and certification opportunitiesCareer advancement opportunities We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.