Location: Candor, NC | Allentown, PA Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Salary: $100,000/year — higher salary available depending on experience CDL: Not required
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to support field teams working on emergency railroad operations, derailment response, specialty lifting, railcar repairs, and track maintenance.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone comfortable working in fast-moving field environments, supporting Supervisors, coordinating crews, solving operational issues, and maintaining strong safety and customer service standards.
Key Duties
Support Supervisors with the planning and execution of multiple field projects.
Coordinate assignments, manpower, equipment, and project priorities.
Monitor job progress, schedules, costs, and customer requirements.
Provide hands-on direction and assistance during field operations and emergency calls.
Visit job sites regularly to evaluate safety, quality, productivity, and potential risks.
Work directly with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
Coach, train, and mentor employees while assisting with hiring and performance management.
Help with workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and project records for accuracy.
Monitor equipment condition and coordinate repairs, maintenance, or replacement when needed.
Assist with customer development, relationship management, and industry events.
Identify operational problems and implement practical solutions.
Ensure work complies with DOT, FRA, and company safety requirements.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience in railroad, heavy equipment, construction, or related field operations preferred.
Previous experience leading or managing field teams.
Working knowledge of DOT and FRA regulations.
Experience operating or working around heavy equipment such as cranes, trucks, and excavators.
Ability to understand crane load charts and rigging requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn operational software.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Class A or Class B CDL preferred.
Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.
Work Conditions
Frequent overnight travel.
On-call availability with the ability to report within 1 hour when required.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Extended schedules, including weekends and holidays when operationally necessary.
Active field role requiring walking through railroad work areas and other demanding environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
Training and certification opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Paid Time Off and holidays
Career advancement opportunities
Numbers & Facts
Location
Allentown, PA and Candor
Skills
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Class B Licenseunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Craneunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Environmental Managementunmatched
Excavatorunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Workforce Planningunmatched
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