Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Drills & Diggers

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

Join WesTrac's Diggers & Drills Support (DDS) team and play a key role supporting CAT® drills and mining excavators across Western Australia.

The DDS team is a dedicated product support division that provides aftermarket support to the growing population of Cat® Drills and Hydraulic Mining Shovels across WA. Through our regional branch network, site support technicians and product specialists, we deliver specialised hands-on technical support, maintenance expertise and breakdown response to help customers maximise equipment performance and uptime.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you'll work across a range of customer sites supporting maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting activities on CAT® drills and excavators. This is a hands-on role suited to a trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic who enjoys working both autonomously and as part of a close-knit field service team.

Roster

• 8/6 FIFO roster
• 12-hour shifts

What You'll Do

• Perform maintenance, repairs and fault finding on CAT® drills and excavators
• Support planned maintenance, shutdowns and breakdown response activities
• Assemble and commission new equipment including CAT® MD6310 and MD6250 drills, and 6015-6060 excavators
• Deliver safe, high-quality workmanship while meeting customer expectations
• Work collaboratively with site-based and regional support teams to maximise equipment availability
• Build strong customer relationships through professional service and technical support

About You

• Australian recognised Heavy Diesel Mechanic trade qualification (Cert III Mobile Plant Technology)
• 2+ Mining industry experience working on CAT drills, CAT excavators and/or large mobile CAT mining equipment
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Ability to work independently in a field service environment while contributing to team outcomes
• Customer-focused attitude with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Working at Heights, Forklift and/or Telehandler tickets highly regarded

Our Benefits Include

• Paid Parental Leave, Salary Sacrificing & Novated Leasing
• Income Protection Insurance & 600+ retail discounts
• Fitness Passport, BUPA discounts & EAP
• Training through the award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Internal career progression opportunities

Our Company & Commitment

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

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.