Fleet Preventive Maintenance Technician

Walmart; Spring Valley (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

PTO & leave

Education benefits

Job summary

Walmart Transportation in Spring Valley, IL is seeking a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to help keep our fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop/service vehicles following DOT guidelines and company policies.

You’ll join a team focused on equipment uptime, safety, and documentation, with opportunities to grow technical skills and contribute to a dependable, on-time network

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 (dismount/install).
• Ability to follow DOT guidelines and shop safety procedures consistently.
• Skill in diagnosing needs, selecting parts, and documenting work accurately in work orders/logs.
• Comfort communicating status and repair details verbally and in writing.

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

Preventative maintenance

Brake systems knowledge

DOT guidelines adherence

Diagnostics and parts selection

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walmart Transportation in Spring Valley, IL is seeking a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to help keep our fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop/service vehicles following DOT guidelines and company policies.

You’ll join a team focused on equipment uptime, safety, and documentation, with opportunities to grow technical skills and contribute to a dependable, on-time network