Assistant Operations Manager - Towanda, PA

R.J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team in Towanda, PA.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable general management of railroad operations.  You will also be responsible for scheduling, coordinating and supervising personnel, materials, tools, and equipment in the performance of daily operations.

A successful candidate will at times be required to perform the duties of the switching crews they supervise as well as fill in for the Operations Manager in his/her absence.  Track maintenance experience and mechanical knowledge preferred. 

Job Requirements: 

• Prior railroad supervisory experience required.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications 


• Familiar with and able to apply safety rules and procedures 


• Self-motivated with good interpersonal communication skills 


• Available 24/7/365 

Physical Requirements: 

• Able to perform physical strenuous work 


• Requires standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and balancing in a safe manner 


• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 lbs· Able to push and pull with up to 150 lbs of force to throw a switch 

Work Environment: Work is performed outside in varying types of environmental conditions. The requirements of this position may involve extended periods of strenuous physical activity under various field and weather conditions.

Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its employees and their families with quality benefits. R. J. Corman offers the following benefits:

Full-Time Team Members: 

• Railroad Retirement benefits


• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:




• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual


• 8 Paid Holidays Per Year




• Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans




• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance


• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability


• Voluntary Accident Insurance




• FSA and HSA Options


• 401K Employer Match


• Paid Maternity Leave


• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members: 

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan


• Referral Bonuses


• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers


• Employee Assistance Program


• Annual Boot Voucher


• Company Provided PPE


• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.