• Assistant Terminal Manager

    Aerotek (Fulton, NY)


    Company Urgently Hiring Assistant Terminal Manager!!

    Job Description

    We are seeking an Assistant Terminal Manager to oversee daily rail terminal operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role requires hands-on leadership, coordination with railroads and clients, and responsibility for operational performance, training, and incident management.

    Responsibilities

    + Oversee daily terminal operations including transloading, switching, and railcar movement.

    + Ensure compliance with FRA, DOT, and EPA safety regulations.

    + Lead and manage teams in diverse environments.

    + Manage customer relationships and act as a liaison between clients and the terminal.

    + Maintain budgeting, profit and loss accountability, and operational efficiency.

    + Perform general labor and construction inspection tasks.

    + Coordinate cleanup and maintenance activities.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in construction and heavy equipment operation.

    + Proficiency in terminal operations oversight.

    + Knowledge of safety compliance with FRA, DOT, and EPA regulations.

    + Leadership and team management skills.

    + Customer relationship management.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 2+ years experience in terminal services or railroad operations.

    + Strong communication and organizational skills.

    + Ability to delegate, influence, and motivate employees.

    + Physically capable of working in demanding outdoor conditions, including lifting, climbing, and walking long distances.

    + High School Diploma/GED required; safety training certifications preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This opportunity allows you to lead frontline operations in a critical transportation hub, offering exposure to customer-facing leadership and business growth responsibilities. It is a career development opportunity in rail logistics and terminal management, providing a hands-on leadership role with autonomy and a significant impact on safety culture.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position is based in a rail terminal setting with outdoor, all-weather conditions. It is a physical, hands-on role requiring stamina and mobility, with 24/7 operational responsiveness and availability for emergencies. The role involves working in a collaborative team environment with direct customer interaction.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Fulton, NY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Fulton,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.