Assistant Operations Manager

Qualdoc; Candor (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Training and certification options

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Qualdoc in Candor, NC is seeking a hands-on Assistant Operations Manager to help lead field teams, coordinate equipment and personnel, and ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. This role blends team leadership, heavy equipment operations, customer coordination, and emergency response in a fast-paced field environment.

You will provide on-site supervision, coach crew members, monitor safety practices, visit job sites to review operations, and support workforce planning, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews on industrial projects.
• Experience in railroad operations or heavy equipment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DOT and FRA regulations.
• Proficiency with crane load charts and rigging requirements.
• Excellent communication and team coaching skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and operations software.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to complete safety training and certifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Field team management

Railroad ops

DOT/FRA regulations

CDL class A/B preferred

Heavy equipment operation

Communication & coaching

MS Office/operational software

Valid driver’s license

Safety training/certification

Job description

Assistant Operations Manager

Location: Candor, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year; higher pay may be available depending on experience

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Operations Manager to help lead field teams, coordinate equipment and personnel, and ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. This role combines team leadership, heavy equipment operations, customer coordination, and emergency response. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced field environment and supporting crews when urgent assignments arise.

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