Field Operations Assistant Manager

Field Operations Assistant Manager

Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience.
CDL: Not required; Class A or B preferred.

Position Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Manager to help oversee field personnel, coordinate daily operations, and ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.

This position works closely with supervisors, employees, customers, and business partners to manage field activities, resolve operational issues, and maintain equipment readiness. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in heavy equipment, industrial operations, construction, or a similar field.

What You'll Do

• Oversee field supervisors and provide guidance to ensure daily assignments and projects run smoothly.

• Coordinate staffing, job assignments, schedules, and resources across multiple projects.

• Track project progress, address delays, and help maintain budgets and customer requirements.

• Provide on-site leadership, assist with operational challenges, and respond to urgent service requests.

• Perform job site visits to evaluate work quality, identify potential hazards, and reinforce safety procedures.

• Ensure operations follow applicable DOT and FRA regulations, company policies, and safety standards.

• Maintain communication with customers, contractors, business partners, and regulatory representatives.

• Help recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate employees while supporting their professional development.

• Assist with financial and administrative duties, including labor planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Review payroll information, employee hours, equipment records, and project reports for accuracy.

• Coordinate equipment inspections, servicing, repairs, and replacements to keep machinery ready for use.

• Help strengthen customer relationships and identify opportunities for continued business growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience supervising employees or managing field operations.

• Background in railroad, construction, heavy equipment, or a related industry is preferred.

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.

• Experience operating heavy machinery, including cranes, trucks, and excavators.

• Ability to understand and interpret crane load charts and rigging requirements.

• CDL Class A or B is preferred but not required.

• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to coach employees, manage competing priorities, and make sound operational decisions.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn company-specific software.

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Must be able to successfully complete required safety training and certification programs.

Job Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently and stay overnight as needed.

• Must be available for emergency call-outs and able to report within one hour.

• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.

• Ability to work extended schedules, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Must be physically capable of walking job sites, working in demanding field environments, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to take an active role in field operations rather than working exclusively in an office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Job-related training and certification opportunities

• Career development and advancement opportunities