Assistant Operations Manager – Railroad
Core
Oversee railroad operations including derailment response, track maintenance, railcar repair, and specialty lifting.
Role type
Assistant Operations Manager (Railroad Field Leader)
Builds
Railroad infrastructure and railcar repairs
Domain
Transportation / Heavy Equipment / Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field operations leadership, DOT/FRA regulatory compliance, heavy equipment operation (cranes, trucks, excavators), crane load chart interpretation, project coordination, safety monitoring, workforce planning, budgeting, payroll review, equipment maintenance coordination, emergency response, customer/regulatory communication, employee training and mentoring
Preferred skills
Railroad, heavy equipment, or construction industry experience, Class A or Class B CDL
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Support Supervisors with safe and efficient completion of field projects; Coordinate personnel, assignments, equipment, schedules, and project priorities; Track project progress to meet timelines, budgets, and customer requirements; Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and problem-solving at job sites; Respond to emergency service calls; Conduct site visits to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and risks; Communicate with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies; Train, mentor, and develop employees; Assist with hiring, performance evaluations, and employee coaching; Support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting; Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and project documentation; Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance or replacement; Ensure field activities comply with DOT, FRA, and applicable safety requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities