Manager in Training

Waste Connections•6131-Monroe Hauling LA, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is looking to bring on a Manager in Training, to develop into one of our future leaders. We are a decentralized company in an industry where decisions have to be made quickly in the field by our local leaders. This will be a 12-24 month training position to prepare you for your next step in your development with our company. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Construction Management is preferred
Previous Waste Industry, Transportation, or Construction experience is a plus
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word and the ability to learn and use company specialized applications
Must be willing to relocate for promotional opportunities

Responsibilities

Position will complete tours of duty in multiple departments to learn the operation, maintenance, sales, and customer service skills needed to run an operating location in the future.
Will learn how to oversee and implement personnel needs of sites including how to select, coach, discipline, train and evaluate employee performance.
Majority of work will be conducted hands on in the field.
Required to be exposed to a physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements.
Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
Will develop core competencies in compliance to applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.