Preventative Maintenance Tech: Trailers & Tractors

Walmart; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

Paid time off

Live Better U education

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart Transportation in Douglas, GA is seeking a dedicated Preventative Maintenance Technician to keep our fleet safe, reliable, and road‑ready. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and service vehicles while following Walmart policies and DOT guidelines, communicating progress, and completing logs and work orders.

This hands‑on, classroom‑light role emphasizes diagnosing issues, selecting parts, and documenting activities, with

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of brake systems (air/ABS/disc) and tire service.
• Ability to follow DOT guidelines and shop safety procedures.
• Skilled at diagnosing needs, selecting parts, and documenting work orders/logs.
• Strong written and verbal communication for status updates.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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 and documentation.
• Receive fuel drops, monitor safety compliance, and collect/prepare fuel paperwork.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Brake systems knowledge

DOT compliance

Diagnostics & parts selection

Communication (written/verbal)

Job description

Walmart Transportation in Douglas, GA is seeking a dedicated Preventative Maintenance Technician to keep our fleet safe, reliable, and road‑ready. You’ll perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and service vehicles while following Walmart policies and DOT guidelines, communicating progress, and completing logs and work orders.

This hands‑on, classroom‑light role emphasizes diagnosing issues, selecting parts, and documenting activities, with