Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician - Coldwater, MI (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; recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to change, difficulties, and feedback. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity. The Preventative Maintenance Technician helps keep Walmart Transportation’s fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready. The role performs preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on Walmart equipment, including trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, and service vehicles, while following company and DOT guidelines. The work supports equipment uptime, reduces breakdowns, and helps ensure compliance through disciplined maintenance, safe work practices, and accurate documentation.
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 follow DOT guidelines and shop safety procedures consistently.
- Ability to diagnose maintenance needs, select parts, and document work accurately in work orders and logs.
- Ability to communicate status and repair details 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 maintenance needs, identify parts, and select repair solutions.
- Repair or replace brake components, wheel seals, and tractor-trailer tires in accordance with DOT requirements.
- Communicate updates and complete required logs, records, and computer-based documentation.
- Receive fuel deliveries, monitor safety compliance, and collect and prepare fuel samples and related paperwork.
- Follow company policies, procedures, standards of ethics and integrity, DOT guidelines, and shop safety procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U education benefit program; Walmart pays tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
