Assistant Operations Manager
Qualdoc · Candor, NC · onsite
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