Road-Ready Preventative Maintenance Tech (1st Shift)

Walmart; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Live Better U tuition program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Transportation seeks a Preventative Maintenance Technician to keep our fleet safe and road-ready through inspections and repairs on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop vehicles. You will follow DOT guidelines, document work, and manage parts and repairs in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, performing brake and tire service, and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards to support uptime and reliability across the fleet.

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.

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

Mechanical repair

Brake systems knowledge

DOT compliance

Documentation

Job description

Walmart Transportation seeks a Preventative Maintenance Technician to keep our fleet safe and road-ready through inspections and repairs on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop vehicles. You will follow DOT guidelines, document work, and manage parts and repairs in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, performing brake and tire service, and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards to support uptime and reliability across the fleet.