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Flying J Hosts First National Hiring Day
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to Add 5,000 Team
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Knoxville,
TN – April 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Pilot
Flying J, the largest travel center network in North America, announced
its first-ever National
Hiring Day on May 2|–|the
largest in-person and virtual hiring event in the company’s history. Gearing
up for the influx of travelers this summer, the company aims to hire more
than 5,000 new team members across its network of more than 750 travel
centers in the U.S. and Canada. Pilot Flying J invites job seekers to experience
and explore what it means to be part of the Pilot Flying J team with on-the-spot
in-person and virtual interviews.
“Making
the decision to start a career at Pilot Flying J provides the opportunity
to work hard, have fun and live up to one’s full potential, while also
advancing professionally,” said Paul Shore, chief people officer of Pilot
Flying J. “Hiring 5,000 enthusiastic team members to join our company in
a wide array of positions across North America is an exciting challenge,
especially during a time of low unemployment. To help candidates get a
feel for our values and culture, learn about the great benefits we offer
and find the right job opportunity, we can’t rely on standard outreach.
That’s why we’re inviting everyone to join us on National Hiring Day.”
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Pilot
Flying J is seeking hands-on, high energy individuals with a people-first
service mentality. Candidates are invited to visit all Pilot and Flying
J travel centers and Truck Care service centers on Thursday, May 2, from
10 a.m.-8 p.m. for on-the-spot interviews and information. To make it easier
for candidates to learn more and apply wherever they are, the company also
is offering virtual job tours and interviews available at pilotflyingj.com/hiringday.
Open
positions include:
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Travel
Center leadership and entry level part-time and full-time roles in quick-service
restaurants, deli, retail and maintenance
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Truck
Care mechanics and certified technicians
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Professional
drivers for fuel transport, DEF, crude and refined fuel
The company
is hiring an average of 10 positions per location with some states adding
more, including Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Tennessee and Virginia. Pilot Flying
J is always looking for great talent and qualified applicants will also
be considered for future opportunities.
For
technology candidates, Pilot Flying J is hosting Tech Night, a meet-and-greet
at the company’s support center and headquarters in Knoxville. On May 2
from 5-7 p.m., interested individuals are invited to bring their resumes,
meet the company’s IT leaders, enjoy light refreshments and learn more
about the growing Technology Innovation department. The company plans to
hire 55 professionals in technology fields, including mobile developers,
data scientists, engineers and more.
Pilot
Flying J promotes a team member-first culture and offers both part-time
and full-time team members benefits, such as weekly pay, tuition assistance,
401(k) participation, dental and vision plans and paid time off. On average,
the starting salary for hourly, entry-level employees at Pilot Flying J
travel centers is $10.75 per hour, $3.50 more than the federal minimum
wage. Comprehensive and affordable medical plans are also available to
full-time team members, including a $10 per week plan for Travel Center
team members, and access to no-cost medical consultations with Teledoc.
In addition, team members enjoy unique perks, including free beverages
and 50% off on deli and made-in-house PJ Fresh meals while at work.
Giving
back to the communities in which the company operates has been a core value
of Pilot Flying J since the beginning. Team members are encouraged to take
part in volunteer opportunities, fundraising efforts and other philanthropic
activities in support of their local communities.
For
more information about National Hiring Day events, visit pilotflyingj.com/hiringday.
To learn more about the company, benefits and view open positions, go to
jobs.pilotflyingj.com.
About
Pilot Flying J
Pilot
Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America,
is committed to connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile
at every stop. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J has
more than 750 retail locations in 44 states, Roadside assistance available
at over 135 locations nationwide and growing as part of its Truck Care
program, 44 Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Centers, and 34 Boss Shops.
The Pilot Flying J network provides drivers with access to more than 72,000
parking spaces for trucks with Prime Parking at more than 400 locations,
5,200 deluxe showers and more than 6,200 diesel lanes with 5,200 offering
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the pump. Pilot Flying J is currently ranked
No. 14 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies. Visit www.pilotflyingj.com
for more information.
Media
Contact:
Stephanie
Myers
External
Communications Supervisor
Pilot
Flying J
865-474-4096 |
