Location: Sterling, VA 20166, USA
Category: Management Trainee Program
Posted Date: May 4, 2026
Requisition_Number: MANAG006444
Schedule: Full Time
EOE Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. is hiring a Management Trainee in Dulles, Virginia. The Management Trainee works under the direction of experienced personnel in the Parts, Service, Rental, and Service Home Office Operations for a six-month period gaining the knowledge and experience required to move into management positions. Trainees will learn how to identify and apply business strategies and processes while assisting department managers with the day-to-day operations, participating in meetings, attending learning opportunities, and observing experience staff members perform their job duties. Seeking candidates with a college degree in related field and/or three years work experience in management, sales, or service operations preferred.
Requirements for the Management Trainee position include:
- Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be willing to relocate within the territory of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong time management/organizational skills.
- Excellent internal and external customer satisfaction skills.
- Strong PC and administrative skills, with the ability to adapt to changing technology.
- Strong work ethic.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced “hands-on” environment and have the ability to adjust to changing priorities.
- Must have an excellent driving record.
- Must be able to work hours required to meet business and customer demands.
- Promote a positive customer experience.
- Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Physical requirements must be met for the Management Trainee job, including regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
- Life and disability insurance.
- In-house training instructors/programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.
Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.
Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.
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