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

Walmart•Hopkinsville, KY

7d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician helps keep Walmart Transportation’s fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready. The role performs preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and replacements on Walmart equipment, including trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, and service vehicles, following company and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines and shop safety procedures. The work supports equipment uptime, reduces breakdowns, ensures compliance, and helps maintain an on-time transportation network. The technician assesses equipment needs, identifies parts, selects repair solutions, and creates and processes work orders. Work includes servicing brake components, wheel seals, and tractor-trailer tires. The technician communicates repair status and completes required logs, records, and computer-based documentation. The role also involves receiving fuel deliveries, monitoring safety compliance, and collecting and preparing fuel samples and related paperwork. This position is based at 692 Crenshaw Blvd, Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The job title identifies a second-shift schedule. The hourly wage range is $28.50 to $32.00, with possible premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specified circumstances. Walmart describes benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance; paid time off and various leave benefits; short- and long-term disability; company discounts; Military Leave Pay; adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; and access to Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education program. Eligibility and benefit terms may vary by job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

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 service, including dismounting and installation.
Ability to follow DOT guidelines and shop safety procedures consistently.
Skill in diagnosing needs, selecting parts, and accurately documenting work in work orders and logs.
Ability to communicate status and repair details verbally and in writing.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Brake inspection qualification as defined in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25.
Vehicle inspection qualification as defined in 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 trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, and service vehicles.
Create and process work orders; assess equipment 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 drops, monitor safety compliance, and collect and prepare fuel samples and paperwork.
Follow company policies, procedures, ethics standards, DOT guidelines, and shop safety procedures.
Identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicate progress; and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.