Intern

Waste Connections is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Southern Region team for Summer 2026. We have opportunities in our Austin, Houston and Dallas markets. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the solid waste management industry. You will support various departments, learn industry best practices, and contribute to ongoing projects. This is a full-time position starting in May 2026. Waste Connections is one of the largest solid waste companies in North America. We are an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local businesses throughout U.S. and Canada. We are proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. Pay: $22.00/hr Key Responsibilities: Assist with Daily Operations: Support the team in day-to-day tasks related to waste collection, recycling, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze data related to waste management processes, recycling efforts, or financial reports. Project Support: Assist in ongoing projects, including operational efficiency improvements, safety initiatives, or customer service enhancements. Environmental Compliance: Help the team ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards by reviewing reports, conducting audits, or supporting the environmental services team. Customer Service: Provide assistance to customer service teams by answering inquiries, helping with customer accounts, and resolving service-related issues. Administrative Duties: Perform administrative tasks such as filing, report generation, document management, and assisting with presentations. Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with departments like operations, safety, compliance, and finance to support cross-functional projects. Attend Meetings: Participate in team and department meetings, take notes, and assist in follow-up actions. Learning Opportunities: Gain a broad understanding of the waste management industry. Exposure to real-world operational challenges and the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills. Develop interpersonal and communication skills through interaction with various teams and customers. Learn about safety protocols and environmental compliance in a regulated industry. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree program, preferably in Environmental Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Willingness to learn and take on new challenges Work Environment: Field-based work at our hauling and landfill facilities. Some travel may be required depending on project needs. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. 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 is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. Youll 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. LETS REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, youll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. 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.