What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Meridian Waste?
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
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