Maintenance Operations Assistant Manager – Taneytown, MD

Qualdoc•Taneytown, MD

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operations Assistant Manager to lead and support field teams performing maintenance, repair, and infrastructure-related projects. The 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, along with strong organizational skills, equipment knowledge, and the ability to adapt to changing project demands. This is a full-time, direct-hire position based in Taneytown, Maryland. The starting salary is $100,000 per year, with a higher salary available depending on experience. The role involves 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 field activities.

Requirements

Leadership experience in maintenance, construction, railroad infrastructure, heavy equipment, or related field operations.
Knowledge of DOT and FRA regulations.
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.
Ability to travel overnight frequently and accept assignments outside the local area.
On-call availability and ability to report within one hour when required.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and physically demanding environments, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays as project needs require.
Ability to walk in rail environments, work around equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Class A or Class B CDL.

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.