Waste Management Management Trainee

Job overview

The Waste Management Management Trainee role is onsite in Columbia, SC, and compensation is not specified. The position supports Capital Waste Services, which operates in the waste and recycling industry and emphasizes sustainability and environmental stewardship. Through an intensive eight-week program, the trainee gains hands-on experience in safety, sales, operations, and finance to prepare for leadership responsibilities. Successful completion leads to a transition into organizational leadership roles, with the stated long-term goal of becoming a General Manager.

What you'll do

• Complete training in workplace safety, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance
• learn sales strategies and customer relationship management
• gain hands-on experience in waste collection, sorting, processing, and disposal
• develop understanding of budgeting, cost analysis, and resource allocation
• upon successful program completion, transition into leadership responsibilities overseeing operations, teams, strategic initiatives, and business performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

management trainee

waste management

recycling

safety

sales

operations

finance

sustainability

columbia sc

capital waste services

eight-week training

leadership development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and matching
• dental and health insurance
• employee assistance program
• life insurance
• on-the-job training
• paid time off
• vision insurance
• career advancement and professional development
• mentorship.

Why this role

Designed for college seniors or recent graduates; the posting prefers a degree in environmental science, business administration, engineering, or a related field. Willingness to travel and relocate as required is preferred.

About the employer

Capital Waste Services LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Solid Waste Collection. Sector: 56.