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About this Manager in Training role at Waste Connections

Waste Connections · Onsite · 6032-Knoxville MainYd2400Chpmn

Position Summary

The Manager in Training (MIT) position is designed to develop future leaders within Waste Connections. This role provides hands-on training in operations, safety, customer service, maintenance, sales, financial management, and employee leadership. The MIT will work closely with district leadership to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to assume a supervisory or management position within the organization.

Waste Connections offers:

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
  • Generous matching 401(K) and Paid Time Off.

Schedule: 8:00am start time averaging approximately 8-10 hours/day.

Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short-term disability, life insurance, 401(K).

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in a structured training program focused on all aspects of district operations.
  • Learn and support daily hauling, disposal, maintenance, and customer service operations.
  • Develop an understanding of safety policies, environmental compliance requirements, and company operating procedures.
  • Analyze operational and financial reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Assist supervisors and managers with employee coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
  • Build relationships with drivers, technicians, customer service representatives, and other team members.
  • Participate in route observations, safety meetings, and operational reviews.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Learn budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control processes.
  • Complete special projects assigned by district and regional leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent leadership or industry experience may be considered.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and solve operational problems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Willingness to travel and relocate for future advancement opportunities if needed.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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About Waste Connections

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. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who

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