Maintenance Operations Assistant Manager – Taneytown, MD

About the role

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors with planning and coordinating maintenance, repair, and infrastructure projects.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and help ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and problem-solving support to field crews.
• Conduct jobsite visits to assess safety, work quality, equipment readiness, and potential operational risks.
• Ensure field activities follow applicable DOT/FRA regulations and established safety procedures.
• Coordinate with customers, field partners, and regulatory representatives to support project execution.
• Train and mentor employees and assist with hiring, performance reviews, and workforce planning.
• Support budgeting, labor forecasting, payroll reporting, equipment tracking, and project documentation.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance or replacement needs.
• Assist with customer relationships, service coordination, and operational improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Leadership experience in maintenance, construction, railroad infrastructure, heavy equipment, or related field operations.
• Knowledge of DOT and FRA regulations.
• Class A or Class B CDL preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, such as cranes, trucks, and excavators.
• Ability to read and interpret crane load charts and rigging requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.
• Frequent overnight travel and assignments outside the local area.
• On-call availability, with the ability to report within one hour when required.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
• Extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as project needs require.
• Active field role involving walking in rail environments, working around equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and certification opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO