Railroad Field Operations Assistant Manager
Core
Oversee and support field teams executing railroad emergency response, derailment recovery, specialty lifting, railcar repair, and track-related projects.
Role type
Senior IC field operations manager (railroad)
Builds
Emergency response and railcar repair operations for railroad customers
Domain
Railroad industry + heavy equipment operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field team leadership, DOT/FRA regulatory compliance, heavy equipment operation (cranes, trucks, excavators), crane load chart interpretation, operational problem-solving, safety management, workforce planning, budgeting, payroll review, equipment maintenance coordination
Preferred skills
Class A or Class B CDL, experience in railroad/heavy equipment/construction field operations
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Coordinate assignments, manpower, equipment, and project priorities; Monitor job progress, schedules, costs, and customer requirements; Provide hands-on direction during field operations and emergency calls; Visit job sites to evaluate safety, quality, and risks; Coach, train, and mentor employees; Work directly with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies; Identify operational problems and implement solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC