Intern

Intern

Petersburg Hauling - Petersburg, VA 23803; Lunenburg Hauling and Landfill - Lunenburg, VA 23952

Overview

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time

Description

Internship Overview

At Meridian Waste, our interns are more than just temporary team members they are future leaders and contributors to our mission. We offer internships across a wide range of departments to match your interests, studies, and career goals.

Available Internship Tracks:

• Management Trainee
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
• Logistics & Transportation Coordination
• Vehicle & Facilities Maintenance
• Financial Management Systems
• Sales & Marketing
• Technology Implementation

What You'll Do (Responsibilities Vary by Track)

Management Trainee

• Shadow site leadership to learn operations management, personnel coordination, and business strategy
• Assist with project planning, process improvements, and team performance analysis
• Participate in meetings, safety briefings, and service audits

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

• Support EHS audits, risk assessments, and incident tracking
• Assist in safety training sessions and compliance documentation
• Participate in field visits to monitor safe work practices

Logistics & Transportation Coordination

• Help plan and optimize route efficiency using dispatch tools and GPS software
• Track fleet performance, on-time service, and operational KPIs
• Collaborate with drivers, dispatchers, and operations managers

Vehicle & Facilities Maintenance

• Support preventive maintenance scheduling and fleet inspections
• Learn basics of vehicle diagnostics and facility systems upkeep
• Assist in parts inventory and service record management

Financial Management Systems

• Assist with budgeting, cost analysis, and invoice processing
• Support financial reporting and system reconciliations
• Learn enterprise financial tools and assist with audits

Sales & Marketing

• Help generate leads, analyze customer data, and support CRM activity
• Contribute to campaign creation, community engagement, and outreach
• Collaborate on sales presentations and customer service initiatives

Technology Implementation

• Support rollout of new platforms, software, or route optimization tools
• Assist in troubleshooting, user training, and data migration
• Participate in system testing, reporting, and user feedback collection

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or technical school program
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Environmental Studies, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a willingness to work in office, field, or mixed environments
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office; bonus for experience with CRMs, GIS, or maintenance software

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience with a growing, essential service provider
• Mentorship and career development from industry professionals
• Flexible scheduling to fit academic commitments
• Exposure to real-world challenges and solutions
• Consideration for future full-time roles upon graduation

Meridian Waste