Maintenance Operations Assistant Manager – Taneytown, MD

Maintenance Operations Assistant Manager – Taneytown, MD

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Starting Salary: $100,000/year; higher salary available depending on experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operations Assistant Manager to lead and support field teams performing maintenance, repair, and infrastructure-related projects. This role focuses on coordinating crews, equipment, jobsite activities, and safety requirements while ensuring work is completed efficiently and to established standards.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in maintenance, construction, railroad infrastructure, heavy equipment, or related field operations. Strong organizational skills, equipment knowledge, and the ability to adapt to changing project demands are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors with planning and coordinating maintenance, repair, and infrastructure projects.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and help ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and problem-solving support to field crews.
• Conduct jobsite visits to assess safety, work quality, equipment readiness, and potential operational risks.
• Ensure field activities follow applicable DOT/FRA regulations and established safety procedures.
• Coordinate with customers, field partners, and regulatory representatives to support project execution.
• Train and mentor employees and assist with hiring, performance reviews, and workforce planning.
• Support budgeting, labor forecasting, payroll reporting, equipment tracking, and project documentation.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance or replacement needs.
• Assist with customer relationships, service coordination, and operational improvement initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Leadership experience in maintenance, construction, railroad infrastructure, heavy equipment, or related field operations.
• Knowledge 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, organization, decision-making, and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn operational software.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to complete required safety training and certification programs.

Work Environment and Requirements

• Frequent overnight travel and assignments outside the local area.
• On-call availability, with the ability to report within one hour when required.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
• Extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as project needs require.
• Active field role involving walking in rail environments, working around equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

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