Pilot Flying J · 4 months ago
Field Operations Intern (Open to all college students in the Lufkin, TX area)
Lufkin, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with a commitment to exceptional service and teamwork. They are seeking a Field Operations Intern to gain hands-on experience in retail management, sales, and store operations while partnering with a Travel Center General Manager and other leaders.
Oil and GasTravel
Responsibilities
Learn the basics of retail sales, guest satisfaction, and financial metrics
Learn to manage shifts and understand team member roles and responsibilities
Help maintain company standards for physical and food safety, cleanliness, and in-stock conditions
Embrace our “smile, greet, and thank” culture and learn how to manage guest surveys
Assist with cash handling, weekly scheduling, and completing daily reports
Use suggestive selling methods to promote and sell products to guests
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as a student in a college or university
Strong leadership and teamwork skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to solve problems and manage multiple priorities
Self-starter with a high work ethic
Flexible and adaptable
Demonstrates initiative
Able to lift up to 30 pounds
Able to stand and walk for a full shift
Comfortable with stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching
Able to work in various indoor and outdoor conditions
Travel up to 40% is required
Preferred
Preference is given to rising juniors or seniors actively pursuing a degree related to business, retail, or a similar field
Candidates open to relocation upon graduation are preferred but not required
Benefits
Fuel Discount
Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule
Weekly Pay
Company
Pilot Flying J
Company Overview Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada and employs more than 24,000 Team Members.
Founded in 1958
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Pilot Flying J has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (29)
2024 (48)
2023 (28)
2022 (29)
2021 (40)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.48MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgriculturePennDOTIllinois Environmental Protection Agency
2025-01-10Grant· $0.19M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.81M
2023-06-05Grant· $0.48M
Leadership Team
Joe Lillo
Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Whitlow
Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-08
DBusiness Magazine
2025-10-22
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