Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician - Palestine, TX (2nd Shift)

Walmart; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Transportation is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to keep the fleet safe, reliable, and road-ready through proactive maintenance and repairs. You’ll work on trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop vehicles following DOT guidelines and company policy.

You will create work orders, document repairs, and communicate status while contributing to uptime and on-time delivery. This role includes safety and compliance responsibilities with a focus on quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Brake inspection qualification as defined by FMCSA regulations (Section 396.25).
• Vehicle inspection qualification as defined by FMCSA regulations (Section 396.19).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, 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 compliance

Communication skills

Documentation/logging

Job description

Position Summary

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.

What you’ll do

Keep Walmart Transportation moving by ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and road-ready. As a Preventative Maintenance Technician, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on Walmart equipment—including trailers, tractors, yard trucks, and shop/service vehicles—while following company and DOT guidelines. If you enjoy hands‐on work, solving mechanical issues, and taking pride in quality, this role offers steady work and meaningful impact every day. Transportation supports the flow of goods that keeps stores supplied and customers served. Our team partners closely with operations to maintain a dependable fleet through disciplined preventative maintenance, safe work practices, and clear documentation. In this role, your work directly improves equipment uptime, reduces breakdowns, and helps ensure compliance—supporting a smooth, on‐time network that delivers for the business.

• 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

What you’ll bring

• 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

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance–based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‐paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short‐term and long‐term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart‐paid education benefit program for full‐time and part‐time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short‐form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/).

The hourly wage range for this position is $28.40 - $31.90* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid state‐issued driver's license. Brake inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.25. Vehicle Inspection qualified as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, Section 396.19.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Office
• ASE Certification - Certification, DOT Transportation Certification - Certification

Primary Location

14863 FM 645 UNIT C, PALESTINE, TX 75803-1220, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‐free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.