Description Kickstart your career with a company powering critical infrastructure across the Midwest. American Underground Supply (AUS) is a woman-owned, independent, and fast-growing waterworks distributor serving municipalities, utility contractors, and major infrastructure projects. If you’re a recent graduate eager to build real-world business, operations, and customer-facing skills, this role gives you hands-on experience inside a company known for expert problem-solving, cutting-edge technology, and unmatched responsiveness. What You’ll Do • Customer Support — Greet customers, answer questions, and guide them through purchases • Sales Transactions — Process orders accurately using our point-of-sale system • Product Knowledge — Learn about AUS’s extensive inventory of pipe, valves, fittings, tools, and waterworks products • Inventory Support — Help maintain one of the Midwest’s most comprehensive inventories, including restocking and organizing materials • Retail Math — Assist with pricing, discounts, and stock calculations • Operational Excellence — Support daily store operations that keep contractors and municipalities project-ready • Problem Solving — Work with customers to resolve issues quickly and professionally • Store Presentation — Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment • Multitasking — Balance customer interactions with operational tasks in a fast-paced setting Why This Role Is Different AUS isn’t a typical wholesale environment — you’ll be supporting customers who build and maintain the infrastructure communities rely on: • Water systems • Stormwater management • Wastewater treatment • Residential and commercial development • Data centers and large-scale facilities You’ll gain exposure to real project workflows, industry-leading manufacturers, and experienced professionals who have spent decades in waterworks and underground infrastructure. AUS’s culture is built on referrals, relationships, and service, giving you a front-row seat to how strong customer partnerships are built. Who Thrives Here • Recent grads who want hands-on business and operations experience • Strong communicators who enjoy helping people • Organized multitaskers who like fast-paced environments • Team players with a positive, professional attitude • Anyone excited to learn an industry with long-term career paths No prior retail or waterworks experience required — we’ll train you. Benefits • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off • Life insurance • Skill development and mentorship • Opportunities for advancement in operations, sales, logistics, or leadership Work Location In person Requirements • Associate's or Bachelor's degree required • Experience working in a wholesale distribution or warehouse environment preferred • Experience safely operating a forklift is preferred