Meter Specialist Trainee

Core & Main; Kentucky; On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision

401K

Tuition assistance

Training & development

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Core & Main invites recent graduates to join a structured 12-month development program designed to immerse you in smart utilities. You’ll explore Smart Utility, IoT devices, and water solutions while applying your background, communication skills, and collaborative spirit to real-world challenges.

Mentorship and hands-on learning are emphasized to become a trusted solutions expert. As you rotate through technical and sales training, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—sales, project

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years of professional experience (excluding internships).
• Travel 60–70% within territory.
• Recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, preferably in Engineering, Business, or a STEM discipline.
• Knowledge of technology and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales, project development, and marketing to shape smarter Smart Utility systems.
• Contribute to customer presentations and tailor innovative solutions for real utility needs.
• Participate in a structured, 12-month development program with mentorship and hands-on learning.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office / ICT tools

Job description

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Description

YOU are a recent graduate eager to immerse yourself in the world of smart utilities. You want to explore cutting-edge technologies—like Smart Utility, IoT devices, and advanced water and waste water solutions—and understand how these innovations reshape communities. You are analytical, curious, and ready to apply your background, communication skills, and collaborative spirit to real-world challenges. You value mentorship, hands‑on learning, and a path that leads you toward becoming a trusted solutions expert in a rapidly evolving industry.

ARE

you looking for a structured, 12-month development program that combines technical and sales training to prepare you for a future as a Product Specialist or Sales Engineer? Are you excited to gain practical experience working alongside seasoned professionals, contributing to customer presentations, and tailoring innovative solutions that address real utility needs? Are you interested in building relationships with cross‑functional teams—from sales, project development and marketing—to shape smarter, more efficient Smart Utility systems for tomorrow?

HERE

at Core & Main, we value the individual, and the unique contributions you bring. Here we support and encourage continued learning. Here we invest in the development and well‑being of our people, who are the key to our future. Here we value diversity and want to ensure each voice is heard. Here, our team members thrive as a community.

Preferred Qualifications / Job Specific Details

Preferably, YOU have

• Less than 2 years of professional experience (excluding internships)
• Flexibility for 60‑70% travel within territory
• Recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, preferably in
• Engineering, Business, or a STEM discipline
• Knowledge of technology and Microsoft applications

HERE, We Have

• Medical with 100% preventative care coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Grants
• Continued learning opportunities through our onsite training facility and extensive online learning catalog
• Professional development and industry networking opportunities, e.g. Our Women’s Network and community engagement events

Pay: $46,011.16 - $65,730.23 per year

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non‑job‑related information or protected characteristics.