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About Us:

Capital Waste Services is a leading player in the waste and recycling industry, dedicated to sustainability and environmental stewardship. We are committed to fostering talent and nurturing future leaders who share our passion for creating a greener, cleaner world. Our Management Training Program offers a unique opportunity for college seniors or recent graduates to kickstart their career in the waste industry and gain valuable hands-on experience across various aspects of our business.

Job Description:

We are seeking ambitious and motivated individuals to join our Management Training Program for the waste industry. As a Management Trainee, you will undergo an intensive 8-week training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of waste management and become a CWS General Manager. The program will cover four key areas:

Safety: Learn and implement best practices for workplace safety, hazard identification, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Sales: Gain insights into sales strategies, customer relationship management, and effective communication techniques to drive business growth and revenue generation.

Operations: Acquire hands-on experience in waste collection, sorting, processing, and disposal operations, with a focus on efficiency, productivity, and quality control.

Finance: Develop a fundamental understanding of financial principles, budgeting, cost analysis, and resource allocation within the waste management industry.

Upon successful completion of the training program, Management Trainees will transition into leadership roles within our organization, with the ultimate goal of assuming the position of General Manager. This role will involve overseeing operations, managing teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving business performance to achieve organizational objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current college senior or recent graduate with a degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability and a passion for the waste and recycling industry.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Willingness to travel and relocate as required.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity for career advancement and professional development.

Mentorship and guidance from industry experts.

Hands-on experience in a growing and impactful industry.

Chance to make a positive difference in environmental sustainability efforts.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Local Faces, Greener Places Capital Waste Services was founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 2015 with a goal to provide world-class service to our neighbors. Our customer base consists of 16,000 commercial and industrial customers and over 95,000 residential customers throughout our service footprint. While we're a fairly new company, our leadership team members are far from waste industry rookies. Their decades of experience have led to our company’s foundational belief - there’s a better way to do business and a better way to treat the businesses within our communities. We do not answer to Wall Street but rather we’re accountable to our guiding principles, employees, and customers. This approach has led to recognitions such as “TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020, 2021, 2023, & 2024” and “SCBIZ Roaring Twenties Award in 2020 & 2021.” At Capital Waste Services, we are passionate about our customers, and we have a singular focus to provide superior and dependable waste and recycling services.

Management Trainee

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