Fuel Mechanic
Vistra
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- Location
- Tatum, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Vistra
Utilities · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.
What you'll do
- Inspect and troubleshoot equipment
- Change oil, filters, cutting blades, edges, and major components
- Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on motorized equipment
- Inspect, test, maintain, and repair diesel-electric locomotives
- Repair, replace, and rebuild locomotive components
- Inspect and maintain locomotive running gear
- Test, repair, and restore air brake systems, including 26L brake equipment
- Perform painting, carpentry, or construction work
What you need
- Locomotive prior experience (preferred)
Key skills
Locomotive experienceDiesel-electric locomotiveAir brake systems26L brake equipmentMechanical repairs
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Fuel Mechanic will perform maintenance and mechanical repair work as assigned in the various shops/areas located at the lignite strip mine facilities. Areas include and not limited to the rolling stock maintenance shop, assembly-line preventive maintenance shop (ALPM), and Railroad shop. Duties of a Fuel Mechanic may include: inspect/troubleshoot; change oil/filters, cutting blades/edges and major components (engines, transmissions, undercarriage, etc) on large motorized equipment; perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on excavators, loading equipment, electric and diesel powered locomotives, railroad cars, and hauling equipment.
Locomotive prior experience preferred to include:
Inspect, test, maintain, and repair diesel-electric locomotive and related mechanical systems
Repair, replace, and rebuild locomotive components
Inspect and maintain locomotive running gear
Test, repair, and restore air brake systems, including 26L brake equipment
Additional duties may include: perform painting/carpentry/construction work, operate large motorized equipment, mobile cranes, fork lifts and trucks.
Job Family
Mining Operations
Company
Luminant Generation Company LLC
Locations
Tatum, Texas
Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.