Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician - LaGrange, GA; 2nd Shift

Preventative Maintenance Technician

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.

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.

About Transportation:
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.

What you'll do:

• 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

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

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have 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.