Fleet Service Shop Area Lead – Transportation

Walmart; Spring Valley (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

Health plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop in Spring Valley, IL to lead a 24/7 maintenance team supporting Walmart’s private fleet. You will drive safety, quality, and operational excellence while managing staffing, budgets, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include leading preventative maintenance, analyzing reports, and coaching associates to improve fleet readiness and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field with 1 year supervisory experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Refurb/Service Shop or Walmart Logistics management experience OR 3 years service shop technician experience OR industrial technical certification and 1 year supervisory experience in heavy duty maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in daily service shop operations with emphasis on safety, quality, and compliance
• Set goals, manage staffing and scheduling, assign work, and coordinate workloads to meet performance targets
• Lead preventative maintenance programs for tractors, trailers, and shop equipment to ensure fleet readiness
• Prepare, review, and analyze operational and financial reports to monitor productivity and manage expenses
• Monitor performance metrics, identify loss or inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure associates are trained on maintenance procedures and safety standards
• Supervise, develop, and engage associates through hiring, coaching, performance feedback, and career development
• Promote open, two‑way communication and address associate concerns by partnering with leaders and support teams
• Act as a safety champion, reinforcing Walmart’s zero‑loss mindset and leading by example

Skills

Leadership

Shop operations knowledge

Staff management

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Industrial technical certification (ASE, DOT, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ASE Certification

DOT Transportation Certification

Job description

Walmart is seeking an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop in Spring Valley, IL to lead a 24/7 maintenance team supporting Walmart’s private fleet. You will drive safety, quality, and operational excellence while managing staffing, budgets, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include leading preventative maintenance, analyzing reports, and coaching associates to improve fleet readiness and customer service.