Autonomous Fleet Heavy-Diesel Mechanic – FIFO Perth

WesTrac; Newman; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights to site ex Perth

Accommodation/food provided

Paid training

Job security

Job summary

WesTrac Pty Ltd in Gudai Darri, Newman, is seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to service and repair a diverse fleet of Caterpillar equipment, including autonomous trucks and excavators. FIFO from Perth, with a rotating 8/6 roster and 12.5‑hour shifts, to support a high‑tech mining site.

The successful candidate will hold a Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate and bring experience with large fleet maintenance, fleet audits, warranty reporting and SAP‑driven parts processes.

Qualifications

• Must hold Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• Sound maintenance and repair experience with large trucks, loaders, dozers and graders.
• Experience performing fleet audits on a mine site.
• Desirable: working knowledge of Caterpillar products.
• Exposure to SAP or related systems with site planners.
• Experience processing warranty claims and monthly reporting.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement on processes and stock control.
• Prior Field Service or regional mine-site experience with similar fleets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, troubleshooting and general maintenance repairs across a fleet of heavy equipment.
• Perform component change-outs on mining fleet including autonomous equipment.
• Support audits and reporting on uptime and warranty.
• Collaborate with site planners using SAP to manage parts and processes.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on site in Gudai Darri, Newman.

Skills

Heavy machinery maintenance

Fleet audits

Caterpillar product knowledge

SAP exposure

Warranty claims & reporting

Continuous improvement

Field service / mine-site experience

Education

Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

WesTrac Pty Ltd in Gudai Darri, Newman, is seeking a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to service and repair a diverse fleet of Caterpillar equipment, including autonomous trucks and excavators. FIFO from Perth, with a rotating 8/6 roster and 12.5‑hour shifts, to support a high‑tech mining site.

The successful candidate will hold a Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate and bring experience with large fleet maintenance, fleet audits, warranty reporting and SAP‑driven parts processes.