Assistant Field Operations Manager

About the role

Responsibilities

• Guide and support Supervisors across multiple field assignments.
• Coordinate work activities, track project progress, and help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and problem-solving in the field.
• Respond to emergency service calls when needed.
• Visit job sites regularly to review safety, quality, productivity, and potential risks.
• Communicate with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees while assisting with hiring, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching.
• Assist with workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate payroll, labor-hour, equipment-use, and project records.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate repairs, maintenance, or replacement as necessary.
• Support customer relationships and business development through industry events and professional engagement.
• Ensure field operations follow DOT and FRA regulations and applicable company standards.

Requirements

• Experience in railroad, heavy equipment, or related field operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of DOT and FRA regulations.
• CDL Class A or B preferred.
• Previous leadership experience managing field-based teams.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as cranes, trucks, and excavators.
• Ability to read and interpret crane load charts and rigging requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and influence team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn operational software systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete required safety and certification programs.
• Frequent overnight travel.
• On-call availability with the ability to report within 1 hour when called.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and in physically demanding railroad environments.
• Extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as operational needs require.
• Hands-on work involving walking and working around railroad equipment and active field environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Training and certification opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability, Life & AD&D insurance
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO