Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician - Hopkinsville, KY (2nd Shift)

Walmart • Hopkinsville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician helps keep Walmart Transportation’s fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready. The technician performs preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and replacements on Walmart equipment, including trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, and service vehicles, while following company and DOT guidelines. The role supports equipment uptime, reduces breakdowns, and helps ensure compliance through safe work practices and clear documentation.

The technician completes assigned work using company policies, data, and resources; collaborates with managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners; identifies priorities and deadlines; communicates progress; and recommends improvements. The position also requires complying with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity, and adapting to change, difficulties, and feedback.

The position is based at 692 Crenshaw Blvd, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and is listed as second shift. The hourly wage range is $28.50–$32.00, with possible premiums of $0.35–$3.00 per hour in specific circumstances.

Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Brake inspection qualified as defined in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25.
• Vehicle inspection qualified as defined in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.19.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on trailers, tractors, or similar heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of air, ABS, and disc brake systems, and tire dismounting and installation.
• Ability to consistently follow DOT guidelines and shop safety procedures.
• Ability to diagnose needs, select parts, and accurately document work in work orders and logs.
• Ability to communicate repair details and status verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office.
• ASE Certification.
• DOT Transportation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to intermediate inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacements on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, and service vehicles.
• Create and process work orders; assess needs, identify parts, and select repair solutions.
• Repair or replace brake components, wheel seals, and tractor-trailer tires in accordance with DOT requirements.
• Communicate work updates and complete required logs, records, and computer-based documentation.
• Receive fuel deliveries, monitor safety compliance, and collect and prepare fuel samples and paperwork.
• Complete work assignments and priorities using policies, data, and resources; communicate progress and recommend improvements.
• Follow company policies, procedures, ethics standards, and shop safety practices.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Family care leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Jury duty leave.
• Voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed