Fuel Mechanic

Vistra • Tatum, TX

2d

About The Position

The Fuel Mechanic performs assigned maintenance and mechanical repair work in various shops and areas at the lignite strip mine facilities. These include the rolling stock maintenance shop, assembly-line preventive maintenance shop (ALPM), and Railroad shop. Work may involve inspecting and troubleshooting large motorized equipment; changing oil, filters, cutting blades or edges, and major components; and repairing and maintaining excavators, loading equipment, electric and diesel-powered locomotives, railroad cars, and hauling equipment. Additional duties may include painting, carpentry, construction work, and operating large motorized equipment, mobile cranes, forklifts, and trucks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior locomotive experience, including experience inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing diesel-electric locomotives and related mechanical systems; repairing, replacing, and rebuilding locomotive components; inspecting and maintaining running gear; and testing, repairing, and restoring air brake systems, including 26L brake equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment.
• Change oil, filters, cutting blades or edges, and major components such as engines, transmissions, and undercarriages on large motorized equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on excavators, loading equipment, electric and diesel-powered locomotives, railroad cars, and hauling equipment.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair diesel-electric locomotives 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.
• Perform painting, carpentry, and construction work as needed.
• Operate large motorized equipment, mobile cranes, forklifts, and trucks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed