Plant Mechanic

WesTrac Cat; Lake Cowal; In loco; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Parental leave

Income protection

Flexitime

RDOs

Training & progression

Fitness Passport

Discounts

Refer a mate

Free parking

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

WesTrac Cat in Lake Cowal, NSW, seeks a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair CAT mining equipment on-site. The role features a 2/2 roster with accommodation provided, supporting a safety-focused team delivering reliable machine availability.

You will perform diagnostics, inspections, and scheduled maintenance, providing technical support while coordinating with site personnel. Australian-recognised trade qualification and CAT experience are required, with a valid driver's licence.

Competenze

• Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification or equivalent.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability on heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience working on CAT equipment or similar mining machinery.

Mansioni

• Perform on-site maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting and component replacements on CAT equipment.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics and quality checks to identify faults and ensure equipment reliability.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and field service activities in line with customer requirements and priorities.
• Maintain a safe, organised work environment while collaborating with site personnel.
• Provide technical support and professional customer service while representing WesTrac on-site.

Conoscenze

Diagnostics & fault-finding

On-site maintenance

Field service experience

Communication skills

Driver's Licence

Formazione

Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Lake Cowal, NSW, AU

About The Opportunity

Join our WesTrac crew at Lake Cowal and play a key role in delivering industry-leading support to our mining customer. Reporting through our Wagga Wagga Branch, this Drive In Drive Out (DIDO) Field Service position offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest CAT mining equipment in the industry while enjoying a balanced 2/2 roster (two weeks days, two weeks nights). With accommodation provided, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, maximising machine availability, and ensuring safe operations across the site.

What You’ll Do

• Perform on-site maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting and component replacements on CAT equipment.
• Conduct inspections, diagnostics and quality checks to identify faults and ensure equipment reliability.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and field service activities in line with customer requirements and operational priorities.
• Maintain a safe, organised work environment while collaborating closely with Supervisors, Planners and site personnel.
• Provide technical support and professional customer service while representing WesTrac on-site.

What You’ll Bring

• Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification (e.g. Cert III Mobile Plant, Heavy Diesel or equivalent).
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability on mining or heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience working on CAT equipment or comparable mining machinery.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
• Previous Field Service or site-based maintenance experience (highly regarded).

Why Join WesTrac?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave + income protection
• Strong job security with long‑term career pathways
• Flexitime, RDOs & purchased leave (up to 5 weeks p.a.)
• Training & career progression via the WesTrac Institute
• Fitness Passport (family included) + health & wellbeing support
• 600+ retail, travel & lifestyle discounts + CAT tool discounts
• Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000
• Free parking, onsite café & extra perks at select sites
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO(50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® dealers, you’ll be part of an industry leader shaping what’s next in mining and construction.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

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 recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.