Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
Job DescriptionAre you a proactive and resourceful student with a passion for technology and a desire to learn? Pilot Company is seeking a Salesforce Intern to join our SC Fuels team in Orange, CA, for the summer of 2027.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience administering and developing on the Salesforce platform within a corporate environment. The intern will work closely with Salesforce professionals to support business-critical applications, improve system processes, and contribute to Salesforce enhancement initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone with strong technical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to gain real-world experience with Salesforce administration, development, automation, testing, and platform best practices.
As Salesforce continues to introduce new AI capabilities, the intern may have an opportunity to research emerging features, evaluate potential business use cases, and provide recommendations to the team.
What You’ll Do
Your responsibilities may include:
Administer and Develop: Learn how to administer and develop the Salesforce platform in a corporate setting.
Support Platform Enhancements: Contribute to Salesforce platform improvements through configuration, automation, reporting, and development initiatives.
Research Emerging Technologies: Explore new Salesforce platform capabilities, including AI-related features, and help identify potential business applications.
Salesforce Development: Depending on your focus, you may support the development and enhancement of Salesforce solutions using Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and declarative tools.
Testing and Quality Assurance: Assist with testing, debugging, issue resolution, and validation of Salesforce enhancements.
Documentation: Create and maintain technical and user documentation for implemented solutions.
Contribute to Best Practices: Learn and contribute to best practices around testing, automation, and deployment.
What We’re Looking For
Education: A student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Data Science or Related Technical field.
Technical Skills: We are seeking candidates with proficiency in one of the following areas:
Salesforce Administration: Configuring the platform, automation, gathering requirements, and forming stories.
Salesforce Development: Experience with SOQL, Apex, LWC, REST APIs and integration
Testing: Best practices around testing, automation and deployment.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid setting. We're looking for someone who is resourceful and driven to find answers.
Experience: Any prior work experience or extracurricular work is a plus. We are looking for someone who is open to learning new things. Preferred candidates will have Salesforce experience through coursework, Trailhead, certifications, personal projects, prior internships, or student organizations. Salesforce Associate or Salesforce Administrator certification is a plus but not required.
Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.
Why Pilot Company?
Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to solve complex problems, reliable in its commitment to quality work, authentic in its communication, and welcoming new ideas and perspectives.
This is a full-time hybrid internship. You’ll be working alongside our SC Fuels team in Orange, CA, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company and SC Fuels.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter, a 45-minute interview with your supervisor, and a 30-minute interview with a leader of the team. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay Rates Starting between: $18.50 - $29.50 / hour
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in Salesforce administration, Salesforce development, or testing and automation
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid setting
- Resourceful and driven approach to finding answers and learning new concepts
- Prior work experience or extracurricular work
- Salesforce experience through coursework, Trailhead, certifications, personal projects, prior internships, or student organizations
- Salesforce Associate or Salesforce Administrator certification
- Ability to demonstrate reliability, authenticity, and a welcoming attitude
Pilot Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pilot Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Pilot Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans plus complimentary virtual care, physical therapy, surgical services, and targeted programs for sleep and metabolic conditions. HSAs/FSAs and prescription access options broaden utility and support ongoing care.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave offers bonding time, with additional paid recovery time available for birthing parents where eligible. Adoption assistance helps offset family‑building costs.
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Affordable Benefits — Some travel center team members can enroll in low‑cost health plan options. Prescription savings programs further reduce out‑of‑pocket costs for care.
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What We Do
Pilot Company is a travel center and energy company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, operating gas stations and convenience stores. It provides services such as diesel fuel, truck parking, and showers for travelers.
