(USA) Service Shop Preventative Maintenance Technician - Spring Valley, IL
About the role
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.
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.
Primary location: 3200 IL HIGHWAY 89, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362-9133, United States of America.
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
Requirements
- 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
- 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: Microsoft Office
- Preferred: ASE Certification
- Preferred: DOT Transportation Certification
Benefits
- Competitive pay plus performance‑based bonus awards
- Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance
- Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
- Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more
- PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes (amount depends on job classification and length of employment; meets or exceeds paid sick leave laws where applicable)
- Live Better U – Walmart‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates (high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, short‑form certificates; tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart)
Pay
The hourly wage range for this position is $32.10 – $35.60. 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.