Abacus Corporation is a family-owned leader in workforce and talent solutions with over 80 years of experience. We specialize in connecting skilled professionals with direct hire opportunities across industries like industrial, security, healthcare, finance and professional services.

Known for our supportive culture and long-standing client partnerships, Abacus offers more than just a job—we provide a path to lasting career growth with trusted employers nationwide.

Our client is currently seeking a full-time Operations Manager to perform and oversee highway maintenance operations in the Memphis, TN area. The project is a multi-year, performance-based, transportation asset management contract with Tennessee's Department of Transportation. This position requires incident management coordination as well as supervision of in-house maintenance crews and area managers which includes a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance, including but not limited to, pothole patching, drain cleaning, vegetation management, sweeping, ground signs, road patrol, incident response,and more. Adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Required Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of construction related experience, Basic knowledge Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Earth Strong, leadership qualities; must have experience in overseeing, directing and leading construction crews.

Preferred Experience:

• Maintenance of Traffic Certifications
• Knowledge in Herbicide application/licensing in Right of way and aquatic pest
• Planning, scheduling, and estimating
• General knowledge with regards to highway lighting

Clean driving record is essential
Must pass criminal background check

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Maintain company standards for background checks (i.e. criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing)
• Operating and maintaining company vehicles and equipment
• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Carry out simple arithmetic functions
• Maintain proper safety equipment required for each job
• Knowledge and ability to adapt to the latest technology
• Ability to use smart phone and applications
• Ability to adjust to changing work schedule
• Ability to work safely under ranging environmental and weather conditions
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds; strenuous manual labor may be required
• Ability to operate hand/power tools
• Obtain herbicide license with in 6 months of hire

Schedule:
Full time; Must be flexible, able to travel, and work varying schedules.

Total Compensation Package to include: Competitive base pay, annual profitability based bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health & Dental insurance, Vision Discounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation, Sick, paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance Discount, Health Savings Account, Critical Illness covered, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Plans and more!