Assistant Operations Manager

Field Operations Assistant Manager – Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year; higher salary available depending on experience
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Field Operations Assistant Manager to lead and support field teams performing heavy equipment recovery and time-sensitive field operations. This role involves supervising personnel, coordinating equipment and project activities, maintaining safety standards, and helping ensure work is completed efficiently.
The ideal candidate has a Class A CDL, strong leadership skills, and experience with heavy equipment operations. You must be comfortable responding to emergency service calls, traveling frequently, and working alongside field crews in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide supervisors and field crews in completing projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Assign daily work, track progress, and address issues that could affect project timelines or customer expectations.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coach team members, solve field problems, and respond to emergency service calls.
• Visit job sites to review safety practices, work quality, equipment readiness, and operational risks.
• Coordinate with customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Support employee training, mentoring, hiring, performance reviews, and ongoing development.
• Assist with workforce planning, budgeting, and operational forecasting.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll, labor hours, equipment use, and project activities.
• Monitor equipment condition and arrange maintenance or replacement when needed.
• Strengthen customer relationships and support business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience managing field teams.
• Experience in railroad operations, heavy equipment, construction, or a related industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of DOT and FRA regulations.
• Class A or Class B CDL preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as cranes, trucks, and excavators.
• Ability to read and interpret crane load charts and rigging requirements.
• Strong communication, coaching, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Frequent overnight travel.
• On-call availability, with the ability to report within one hour.
• Flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
• Active field role involving walking, working around heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Training and certification opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities