Light Duty Mechanic

Peabody; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody's North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Wright, Wyoming is seeking a Light to Medium Duty Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair light and medium-duty vehicles and equipment used in mining operations. This role ensures all assets are safe, reliable, and cost-effective while following Peabody safety policies and MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities include estimating time and materials, performing repairs or component changes, training apprentices if required, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair light and medium-duty vehicles and mining equipment.
• Estimate time and materials for jobs.
• Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required.
• Train other personnel or apprentices (if required).
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and MSHA requirements.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals and parts books.
• Read and use electrical, air and hydraulic schematics.
• Perform tune-ups, troubleshooting, and servicing.

Education

Trade Certificate

Job description

Site: N Antelope/Rochelle Mine

Peabody is seeking an Light Duty Mechanic to join our Maintenance team at the North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM) in Wright, Wyoming. NARM is the largest surface coal mine in the world, producing high-quality thermal coal that is transported by haul truck and shipped by rail. The operation maintains approximately 465 million tons of coal reserves and plays a critical role in delivering reliable energy resources.

Located in Campbell County, Wright offers a safe, close-knit community with excellent schools and a wide range of recreational opportunities, providing an exceptional quality of life for employees and their families.

At Peabody, safety is our highest priority. NARM is committed to maintaining a safety-first culture and continuously strives to achieve zero recordable MSHA injuries and incidents. As a member of our leadership team, the General Foreman will play a key role in fostering a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment while supporting operational excellence across the mine site.

Job Summary

The Light to Medium Duty Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing light and medium-duty vehicles and equipment used in mining operations. This position ensures all vehicles and equipment are maintained in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner while complying with Peabody safety policies, MSHA regulations, and company maintenance standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Estimate time and materials required to complete jobs
• Undertake repairs or component changeouts as required
• Train other personnel or apprentices (if required)
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Operate oxygen/acetylene cutting torch and perform arc welding with low hydrogen electrodes
• Perform trouble shooting, tune-ups, and servicing as well as repairs on both gas and diesel engines
• Change oil, air and fuel filters
• Read and interpret Ford maintenance manuals and parts books
• Read and use low voltage (24V) electrical, air and hydraulic schematics
• Rebuild air valves and perform adjustment on air system governors
• Remove and replace the following types of components: radiators, hydraulic pumps and valves, water pumps, air valves, turbo charger and aftercooler
• Other duties as assigned by the company

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
• Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Education

• Trade Certificate preferred

Peabody is a leading coal producer, supplying essential products that support the generation of affordable, reliable energy and the production of steel worldwide. With approximately 5,500 employees across operations in the United States and Australia, we serve customers in 26 countries and remain committed to delivering value through safe, responsible, and efficient operations.

Sustainability is fundamental to our business and guides our long-term strategy. We are dedicated to creating positive outcomes for our employees, communities, customers, and stakeholders while responsibly managing the resources entrusted to us.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Peabody fosters an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes professional growth, and recognizes individual and team contributions. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and respectful work environment where all employees are treated with fairness, supported in their development, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

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Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.