Fleet Preventive Maintenance Tech – Keep Our Trucks Rolling

Walmart; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Education benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician in Hopkinsville, KY. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs for trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop equipment in alignment with DOT guidelines and safety procedures.

You will create work orders, document findings, and communicate status while ensuring equipment uptime and compliance. A strong mechanical background and ability to follow safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on trailers/tractors or similar heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of brake systems (air/ABS/disc) and tire service.
• Ability to follow DOT guidelines and shop safety procedures consistently.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to intermediate inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacements on Walmart equipment (trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, service vehicles).
• 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

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repairs

DOT compliance

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Walmart is seeking a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician in Hopkinsville, KY. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs for trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop equipment in alignment with DOT guidelines and safety procedures.

You will create work orders, document findings, and communicate status while ensuring equipment uptime and compliance. A strong mechanical background and ability to follow safety protocols are essential.