Assistant Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

As an Assistant Operations Manager, you will support the Operations Manager in overseeing daily field operations, ensuring safety compliance, and contributing to environmental remediation projects. This role offers growth within a mission-driven company that values safety and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental available

401K Retirement Plan

Aflac Supplemental Insurance Options

Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in asbestos abatement, demolition, or construction.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and dispatching field crews.
• Monitor job sites for safety compliance and work quality.
• Train and mentor new field personnel.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Asbestos Supervisor Certification

OSHA 30

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Assistant Operations Manager | $70,000 - BOE | Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST

What Matters Most

• Competitive Annual Salary: $70,000 - BOE
• Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Location: Columbus, GA
• Direct Hire Opportunity

Job Description

In this position, you play a key role in supporting the Operations Manager with daily field operations, supervising crews, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the successful, safe, and timely execution of environmental remediation and demolition projects. The Assistant Operations Manager is expected to bring hands-on experience from the construction, demolition, or environmental services industry and step confidently into a leadership capacity. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a mission-driven company that values safety, integrity, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in scheduling and dispatching field crews, coordinating necessary equipment and materials for project execution.
• Support project planning, site mobilization, daily operations, and job closeout activities.
• Monitor job sites regularly to ensure safety compliance, work quality, and adherence to project specifications.
• Help ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to facilitate smooth project flow.
• Track and report project progress and key performance indicators.
• Train and mentor new field personnel, promoting consistent adherence to protocols and quality standards.
• Oversee equipment operations, including maintenance, repairs, and coordination with mechanics.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in asbestos abatement, demolition, construction, or environmental fieldwork.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and safety standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, site plans, and technical documentation.
• Asbestos Supervisor Certification and OSHA 30 (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Must be drug-free and physically capable of assisting with hands-on work as needed.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Vision, Dental available
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

Your New Organization:

As an Assistant Operations Manager, you will thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments where every day brings a new challenge. You will take pride in coordinating field crews, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently, safely, and on schedule. This role is both demanding and rewarding, balancing time in the field with planning and logistics to keep operations running smoothly.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - BOE, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.

Company DescriptionThe Reserves Network is more than a staffing agency—we're a career partner. With a strong reputation for placing top talent across eight key specialties— Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & Professional, Accounting & Finance, Healthcare, Engineering, Executive & Management, Real Estate, and Information Technology—we prioritize your professional growth and job satisfaction. We offer personalized career guidance, access to exclusive job opportunities, and a supportive team dedicated to helping you reach your career goals. When you join The Reserves Network, you're not just filling a position; you're building a career with a company that values your skills and aspirations.Company DescriptionThe Reserves Network is more than a staffing agency—we're a career partner. With a strong reputation for placing top talent across eight key specialties— Industrial & Manufacturing, Office & Professional, Accounting & Finance, Healthcare, Engineering, Executive & Management, Real Estate, and Information Technology—we prioritize your professional growth and job satisfaction. We offer personalized career guidance, access to exclusive job opportunities, and a supportive team dedicated to helping you reach your career goals. When you join The Reserves Network, you're not just filling a position; you're building a career with a company that values your skills and aspirations.