Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician - Valdosta, GA (3rd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

401(k)

Job summary

Walmart Transportation in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Service Shop Repair Technician to keep equipment safe and road-ready. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on trailers, tractors, and shop vehicles, while documenting work and supporting warranty processes to ensure first-time correctness.

Responsibilities include creating work orders, using diagnostic tools, and ensuring DOT compliance. This role emphasizes accurate maintenance records and adherence to safety standards in a

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Brake inspection qualified as defined in FMCSA regulations (Section 396.25).
• Vehicle inspection qualified as defined in FMCSA regulations (Section 396.19).

Responsibilities

• Perform minor to intermediate inspections, repairs, and replacements on Walmart equipment (trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, service vehicles).
• Create and process work orders; assess needs, identify parts, consult as needed, and select repair solutions.
• Conduct minor diagnostics using technical/electronic equipment on engines, electronics, drivetrains, and minor HVAC.
• Receive fuel drops, monitor safety compliance, and collect/prepare fuel samples and required paperwork.
• Identify warrantable repairs and complete accurate maintenance entries, warranty tags, parts retention, and warranty claims per guidelines.

Skills

Brake inspection

Vehicle inspection

DOT knowledge

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…

Help keep Walmart Transportation running at full speed by delivering high-quality repairs that keep our equipment safe, compliant, and ready for the road. As a Service Shop Repair Technician, you’ll perform minor to intermediate inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and replacements across Walmart equipment—trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, and service vehicles. You’ll use technical and electronic tools, document work accurately, and support warranty processes to ensure repairs are done right the first time.

About Transportation

Transportation plays a critical role in keeping product moving through our network and into stores. Our service shop teams support that mission by maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and meeting DOT requirements through consistent, well-documented work. In this role, your repairs and diagnostics directly impact fleet availability and safety while helping the team continuously improve how we maintain and support our equipment.

What you’ll do

• Perform minor to intermediate inspections, repairs, and replacements on Walmart equipment (trailers, tractors, yard trucks, shop equipment, service vehicles)
• Create and process work orders; assess needs, identify parts, consult as needed, and select repair solutions
• Conduct minor diagnostics using technical/electronic equipment on engines, electronics, drivetrains, communication/onboard technology, and minor HVAC
• Receive fuel drops, monitor safety compliance, and collect/prepare fuel samples and required paperwork
• Identify warrantable repairs and complete accurate maintenance entries, warranty tags, parts retention, and warranty claims per guidelines

What you’ll bring

• Experience performing minor to intermediate mechanical repairs on tractors, trailers, or similar equipment
• Ability to use diagnostic tools/technical equipment to troubleshoot engines, electronics, drivetrains, and minor HVAC
• Knowledge of DOT-related requirements and safe shop practices in daily work
• Strong documentation skills for work orders, maintenance system entries, and warranty-related records
• Familiarity with identifying warrantable work and following parts retention and warranty claim processes
  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.
  The hourly wage range for this position is $28.50 - $32.00* *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…

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

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…

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Microsoft Office

ASE Certification - Certification, DOT Transportation Certification - Certification

Primary Location…

5200 INNER PERIMETER RD, VALDOSTA, GA 31601-0000, 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.