Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Components

Careermine; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Novated Leasing

Income Protection

Retail Discounts

Referral Bonus

Health Insurance Discounts

Fitness Passport

EAP Support

Job summary

WesTrac's Perth Components Workshop offers full-time, day-shift work on Cat® components and major rebuilds in a modern facility. Join a skilled team, with training and clear career paths in a safety-focused environment.

This Perth-based role emphasizes stability, ongoing development, and long-term career opportunities at one of the world's largest Caterpillar dealers.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified plant or heavy diesel mechanic with relevant experience.
• Experience with heavy equipment maintenance and component rebuilds.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities and attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and rebuild Caterpillar components to OEM standards.
• Work across engines, transmissions, torque converters, cylinders, final drives, differentials and hydraulic systems.
• Complete component strip, inspection, assembly and testing activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve component reliability and performance.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, efficiency and housekeeping within the workshop.

Skills

Trade-qualified Plant Mechanic

Heavy Diesel maintenance

Diagnostics & problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety focus (SPARC)

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

LF High Risk Work Licence - desirable

Dogging High Risk Work Licence - desirable

Air Conditioning Licence - desirable

Job description

Join WesTrac's Components Workshop at our Perth Branch and work on industry-leading Cat® equipment and major component rebuilds in a modern, well-equipped facility. This is a full-time, Perth-based role offering stability, ongoing development and the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the world's largest Caterpillar dealers.

If you're looking for challenging workshop work, day shift only and the chance to be home every night while working alongside a highly skilled team, this could be the role for you.

Department Overview

The Components Workshop plays a critical role in delivering quality rebuild and repair solutions for our customers. Reporting to the Components Supervisor, you'll work within a safety-focused team environment supported by experienced leadership, industry-leading tooling and ongoing technical training through the WesTrac Institute.

Roster

Monday to Friday | 5/2 Roster | Day Shift Only | Home Every Night

No FIFO. No rotating shifts. Enjoy a consistent work-life balance while working on Caterpillar components in a Perth-based workshop.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, repair and rebuild Caterpillar components to OEM standards.
• Work across engines, transmissions, torque converters, cylinders, final drives, differentials and hydraulic systems.
• Complete component strip, inspection, assembly and testing activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve component reliability and performance.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, efficiency and housekeeping within the workshop.

About the Role

You'll join a skilled team specialising in component rebuilds and overhauls. The role offers varied and technically challenging work, with opportunities to expand your capability across a broad range of Caterpillar components.

You’ll have access to ongoing training, strong workshop support and career pathways into specialist technical, supervisory and leadership roles.

Skills & Experience

• Trade-qualified Plant Mechanic or Heavy Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience in heavy equipment maintenance and component rebuilds.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to safety and alignment with WesTrac's SPARC values: Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect and Customer.

Qualifications / Tickets

• Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• LF High Risk Work Licence - desirable.
• Dogging High Risk Work Licence - desirable.
• Air Conditioning Licence - desirable.

Growth & Development

WesTrac offers ongoing technical training through the WesTrac Institute, with opportunities to progress into specialist technical, supervisory and leadership roles or work across different branches and departments.

Our Benefits Include (but are not limited to)

Financial Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave
• Salary sacrificing, novated leasing & income protection insurance
• Access to 600+ retail discounts including Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown
• Referral bonuses of up to $5,000 for eligible roles

Health & Wellness

• BUPA health insurance discounts
• Fitness Passport with access to gyms across Australia
• EAP support for employees and their immediate family

Culture & Career

• Recognition through the Made for More Awards
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training via the award-winning WesTrac Institute

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, providing leading mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect the communities we serve and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe to be their authentic self. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. WesTrac is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.