Fuel Mechanic
- Location
- Tatum, Texas
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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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
- 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
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!
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From Vistra's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 26 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job