Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician - Palestine, TX (2nd 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. Keeps Walmart Transportation moving by ensuring its fleet is safe, reliable, and road-ready. Performs preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on Walmart equipment—including trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop/service vehicles—while following company and DOT guidelines. Partners with operations to maintain a dependable fleet through disciplined preventative maintenance, safe work practices, and clear documentation. The work improves equipment uptime, reduces breakdowns, and supports compliance and on-time operations.
Requirements
- Experience performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on trailers, tractors, or similar heavy equipment.
- Working knowledge of brake systems, including air, ABS, and disc brakes, and tire service, including dismounting and installation.
- Ability to follow DOT guidelines and shop safety procedures consistently.
- Ability to diagnose needs, select parts, and document work accurately 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 Walmart equipment, including 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 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, standards of ethics and integrity, and shop safety procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- 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, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
