Railroad Field Operations Assistant Manager

Socket.dev; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Railroad Field Operations Assistant Manager to support field teams in emergency derailment response, track maintenance, and railcar repairs. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating crews, solving operational issues, and maintaining safety and customer service standards in fast-moving field environments.

Based in Candor, NC with operations near Allentown, PA, you will work with Supervisors, oversee planning and budgeting, monitor progress, and

Responsibilities

• Support Supervisors with the planning and execution of multiple field projects.
• Coordinate assignments, manpower, equipment, and project priorities.
• Monitor job progress, schedules, costs, and customer requirements.
• Provide hands-on direction and assistance during field operations and emergency calls.
• Visit job sites regularly to evaluate safety, quality, productivity, and potential risks.
• Work directly with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Coach, train, and mentor employees while assisting with hiring and performance management.
• Help with workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and project records for accuracy.

Job description

Railroad Field Operations Assistant Manager

Location: Candor, NC | Allentown, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year — higher salary available depending on experience
CDL: Not required

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to support field teams working on emergency railroad operations, derailment response, specialty lifting, railcar repairs, and track maintenance.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone comfortable working in fast-moving field environments, supporting Supervisors, coordinating crews, solving operational issues, and maintaining strong safety and customer service standards.

Key Duties

• Support Supervisors with the planning and execution of multiple field projects.
• Coordinate assignments, manpower, equipment, and project priorities.
• Monitor job progress, schedules, costs, and customer requirements.
• Provide hands-on direction and assistance during field operations and emergency calls.
• Visit job sites regularly to evaluate safety, quality, productivity, and potential risks.
• Work directly with railroad customers, field partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Coach, train, and mentor employees while assisting with hiring and performance management.
• Help with workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Review payroll, labor hours, equipment usage, and project records for accuracy.