(USA) Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician - Gas City, IN (3rd Shift)
About The Position
Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Keep Walmart Transportation moving by ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and road-ready. As a Preventative Maintenance Technician, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on Walmart equipment—including trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop/service vehicles—while following company and DOT guidelines. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving mechanical issues, and taking pride in quality, this role offers steady work and meaningful impact every day. About Transportation: Transportation supports the flow of goods that keeps stores supplied and customers served. Our team partners closely with operations to maintain a dependable fleet through disciplined preventative maintenance, safe work practices, and clear documentation. In this role, your work directly improves equipment uptime, reduces breakdowns, and helps ensure compliance—supporting a smooth, on-time network that delivers for the business.
Requirements
- Experience performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on trailers/tractors or similar heavy equipment
- Working knowledge of brake systems (air/ABS/disc) and tire service (dismount/install)
- Ability to follow DOT guidelines and shop safety procedures consistently
- Skill in diagnosing needs, selecting parts, and documenting work accurately in work orders/logs
- Comfort communicating status and repair details verbally and in writing
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25
- Vehicle Inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.19
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office
- ASE Certification
- DOT Transportation Certification
Responsibilities
- Perform basic to intermediate inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacements on Walmart equipment (trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, service vehicles)
- Create and process work orders; assess needs, identify parts, and select repair solutions
- Repair/replace brake components, wheel seals, and tractor-trailer tires per DOT requirements
- Communicate updates and complete required logs, records, and computer-based documentation
- Receive fuel drops, monitor safety compliance, and collect/prepare fuel samples and paperwork
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
