Fleet Preventative Maintenance Technician – Road-Ready Equipment

Walmart Inc.; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Coldwater, MI is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to keep our transportation fleet safe, reliable, and road‑ready.

You’ll perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop vehicles, following DOT guidelines and Walmart policies. This hands‑on role requires documenting work in logs and work orders, communicating repair status, and collaborating with operations to minimize downtime and ensure on‑time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Brake inspection qualified per FMCSA 396.25.
• Vehicle inspection qualified per FMCSA 396.19.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to intermediate inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacements on Walmart equipment.
• 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

Skills

Preventative maintenance experience

Brake systems knowledge

DOT guidelines familiarity

Documentation/writing

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Communication skills

Education

DOT Transportation Certification

ASE Certification

Tools

Brake inspection tools

Vehicle diagnostics

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Coldwater, MI is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to keep our transportation fleet safe, reliable, and road‑ready.

You’ll perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop vehicles, following DOT guidelines and Walmart policies. This hands‑on role requires documenting work in logs and work orders, communicating repair status, and collaborating with operations to minimize downtime and ensure on‑time deliveries.