Intern

Intern Petersburg Hauling - Petersburg, VA 23803; Lunenburg Hauling and Landfill - Lunenburg, VA 23952 Apply Overview Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Apply 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