About the role
Assistant Field Operations Manager – Equipment & Recovery
Location: Taneytown, MD
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience.
Job Overview
Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Assistant Field Operations Manager to oversee field personnel and support specialized equipment operations and emergency response assignments.
This hands-on leadership role involves coordinating supervisors and crews, managing equipment resources, and ensuring field projects are completed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has experience with heavy equipment, construction operations, equipment recovery, or emergency field services.
The position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to make quick decisions in time-sensitive situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support field supervisors and equipment operators during daily assignments and emergency operations.
- Coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Provide hands-on guidance during equipment recovery, specialized lifting, and heavy equipment operations.
- Assist with emergency response planning and field problem-solving.
- Conduct job site visits to monitor safety, work quality, and operational performance.
- Ensure proper use of cranes, excavators, trucks, rigging equipment, and other machinery.
- Understand and review crane load charts, lifting plans, and rigging requirements.
- Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance or replacement as needed.
- Maintain communication with customers, field teams, and business partners.
- Train, coach, and evaluate employees while supporting hiring and workforce development.
- Assist with labor planning, budgeting, payroll reporting, and operational forecasting.
- Maintain accurate records of labor hours, equipment usage, and project activities.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FRA, and applicable safety regulations.
- Support customer relationships and business development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Previous leadership experience managing field employees or operational teams.
- Experience in heavy equipment, construction, industrial operations, or emergency field services.
- Strong understanding of DOT and FRA regulations.
- Experience operating or overseeing cranes, trucks, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret crane load charts and rigging requirements.
- Strong communication, leadership, 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.
- Preferred: Class A or Class B CDL.
Work Requirements
- Frequent overnight travel.
- On-call availability with the ability to report within one hour.
- Availability for extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Comfortable working in physically demanding environments.
- Ability to walk around active job sites and lift up to 50 pounds.
Pay & Benefits
- Starting salary of $100,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience.
- 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.