Field Diesel Mechanic – CAT Drills & Excavators (FIFO)

WesTrac; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Salary Sacrificing & Novated Leasing

Income Protection Insurance & 600+ ret

Fitness Passport

BUPA discounts & EAP

Training through WesTrac Institute

Internal career progression

Job summary

WesTrac's Diggers & Drills Support (DDS) team in Western Australia is seeking a hands-on Heavy Diesel Mechanic to service CAT drills and mining excavators on customer sites. The role carries an 8/6 FIFO roster with 12-hour shifts, supporting maintenance and breakdown responses across WA.

You will assemble and commission CAT MD6310/MD6250 drills and 6015-6060 excavators, deliver safe, high-quality workmanship, and collaborate with regional teams to maximise equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Vehicle or Mobile Plant technology.
• Minimum 2+ years of mining industry experience on CAT drills/excavators.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to safe work practices.
• Ability to work autonomously in a field service setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs and fault finding on CAT drills and excavators.
• Support planned maintenance, shutdowns and breakdown response.
• Assemble and commission new equipment such as CAT MD6310/MD6250 drills and 6015-6060 excavators.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and meet customer expectations.
• Collaborate with site-based and regional teams to maximise equipment availability.

Skills

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Mining experience

Safety focus

Field service

Education

Cert III Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

WesTrac's Diggers & Drills Support (DDS) team in Western Australia is seeking a hands-on Heavy Diesel Mechanic to service CAT drills and mining excavators on customer sites. The role carries an 8/6 FIFO roster with 12-hour shifts, supporting maintenance and breakdown responses across WA.

You will assemble and commission CAT MD6310/MD6250 drills and 6015-6060 excavators, deliver safe, high-quality workmanship, and collaborate with regional teams to maximise equipment availability.