Location: Taneytown, MD Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Starting Salary: $100,000/year — higher salary available depending on experience CDL: Not required
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced field leader to help oversee railroad operations involving derailment response, track maintenance, railcar repair, and specialty lifting.
The Assistant Manager will work closely with field Supervisors and crews, providing direction, solving operational issues, monitoring job sites, and helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to customer and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily field activities and support Supervisors across multiple projects.
Help plan manpower, equipment, schedules, and work assignments.
Monitor project progress, productivity, costs, and completion timelines.
Provide hands-on leadership during routine and emergency railroad operations.
Respond to emergency service calls and assist with field problem-solving.
Conduct job-site visits to identify safety concerns, operational risks, and quality issues.
Maintain communication with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
Train, coach, and mentor field employees.
Assist with hiring, employee evaluations, and ongoing performance development.
Support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and other project documentation.
Track equipment condition and coordinate maintenance or replacement when necessary.
Assist with customer relationships and business development activities.
Represent the company at relevant industry events.
Ensure field work follows DOT, FRA, and company safety requirements.
Qualifications
Experience in railroad, heavy equipment, construction, or related field operations preferred.
Previous experience supervising or leading field crews.
Strong understanding of DOT and FRA regulations.
Experience operating or working with cranes, trucks, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
Ability to read and interpret crane load charts and rigging requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable working in fast-paced and time-sensitive field environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software systems.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Class A or Class B CDL preferred.
Ability to complete required safety and certification programs.
Work Requirements
Frequent overnight travel.
On-call availability with the ability to report within 1 hour when needed.
Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Extended hours, including weekends and holidays, based on operational needs.
Hands-on work in railroad environments requiring frequent walking and movement.
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
Kansas City, MO
Skills
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Class B Licenseunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Craneunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Emergency Servicesunmatched
Excavatorunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Workforce Planningunmatched
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