(USA) Truck Shop Refrigeration Technician - Lewiston, ME (2nd Shift) at Walmart in Lewiston, Maine

Job Title

$37.10 - $40.60/hr* Full time Shifts may vary

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on transport refrigeration units (TRUs) per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) procedures, including:
• Repairing refrigeration trailer interior walls, floors, doors, and accessories (e.g., bulkheads, evaporator guards, remote controller).
• Operating TRUs in normal, diagnostic, and service test modes.
• Diagnosing and repairing TRU electrical systems using technical manuals and diagnostic tools (e.g., wiring diagrams, schematics, multimeter, laptop, and testers).
• Servicing TRU refrigeration systems (e.g., reclaim/recycle, leak checks, solder repairs, and recharging).
• Maintaining and repairing tractor climate control systems (e.g., auxiliary power units (APUs), heaters, and A/C units) and communication systems using technical/electronic equipment.

- Maintain and repair trailers in accordance with established procedures, including:

• Electrical wiring, lighting, and light assemblies.
• Landing gear.
• Interior panels.
• Roof repairs.
• Tire seals.
• Flooring.
• Doors and threshold plates.

-Perform preventive maintenance on tractor-trailer braking system components (e.g., hydraulic, air, and anti-skid systems such as ABS/EBS ) per established protocols, including adjustment and component replacement. Install and dismount tires on/off wheels using tire tools and machinery (e.g., tire machine, tire bar, wheel dolly), including:

• Flat repairs.
• Tire balancing per established protocols.
• Advanced axle alignments using electronic/digital equipment (e.g., Hunter, Beeline).

-Receive fuel drops and conduct fuel sampling, including:

• Monitoring fuel drops for safety compliance.
• Following fuel additive procedures.
• Monitoring tank levels before and after the drop.
• Collecting and preparing fuel samples for analysis and shipping.
• Completing required documentation.

-Identify and perform warrantable repairs by:

• Accurately entering condition, cause, and correction information into the maintenance system.
• Completing warranty tags as needed.
• Ensuring parts are retained per warranty guidelines.
• Creating and processing warranty claims to ensure proper credit is received per company guidelines.

-Assess maintenance, repair, and replacement needs by:

• Identifying needed parts and potential solutions.
• Consulting with others and selecting the best solution.
• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs on Walmart equipment (e.g., tractors, trailers, road trucks, shop equipment, air compressors, forklifts, wash bay equipment, and service vehicles).
• Performing repairs and replacements per company and Department of Transportation ( DOT ) guidelines.
• Completing work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documentation per established procedures.
• Assisting other technicians with equipment repair and maintenance.

Policies, Collaboration, and Work Practices

• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, using the Open Door Policy, and applying these in business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress; recommending improvements; and adapting to change, challenges, and feedback.

Walmart Values and Behaviors

• Respect the Individual
• Embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
• Create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
• Create opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; help attract the best talent.
• Work as a team; build strong, trusting relationships; communicate with impact, energy, and positivity.
• Strengthen the team by helping develop and mentor others; recognize contributions and accomplishments.
• Act with Integrity
• Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Model Walmart values to support and foster our culture; hold self and others accountable.
• Support Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers/members, and the world around us.
• Act selflessly; remain humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Serve Our Customers and Members
• Deliver results while putting the customer first.
• Make decisions based on reliable information; balance short- and long-term priorities; consider how work impacts the team's ability to deliver for all stakeholders.
• Strive for Excellence
• Display curiosity and a desire to learn; take calculated risks; demonstrate courage and resilience.
• Drive continuous improvement; adopt new technologies and skills; support others through change.

Pay and Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plan, 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.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount depends on your job classification and length of employment and will meet or exceed paid sick leave law requirements where applicable. Hourly Pay Range

• $34.15 - $37.65 *

*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Premiums (Additional Compensation)

• Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35/hour to $3.00/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

• 3 years' experience in trailer refrigeration maintenance and repair (e.g. diagnostic and component replacement)
• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification
• 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.