Fleet Preventive Maintenance Technician — Trailers & Tractors

Walmart; Spring Valley (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Education benefits

Job summary

Walmart in Spring Valley, Illinois seeks a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to service trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop equipment. You’ll execute inspections, repairs, and parts replacement while documenting work and maintaining DOT compliance.

Join a team focused on reliability and safety of fleet operations. Ideal candidates will perform diagnostics, follow safety procedures, and communicate repair progress clearly.

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

Shop safety

Diagnostics

Communication

Job description

Walmart in Spring Valley, Illinois seeks a hands-on Preventative Maintenance Technician to service trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop equipment. You’ll execute inspections, repairs, and parts replacement while documenting work and maintaining DOT compliance.

Join a team focused on reliability and safety of fleet operations. Ideal candidates will perform diagnostics, follow safety procedures, and communicate repair progress clearly.