Plant Mechanic

WesTrac; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Relocation assistance

Income protection

12 weeks parental leave

Career development via WesTrac

Job summary

WesTrac, Lake Cowal, is seeking an experienced Drive In Drive Out Field Service Technician to support our mining customer and maintain CAT equipment. Working through the Wagga Wagga Branch, you will join a skilled team on a 2/2 roster with accommodation provided.

You'll perform on-site maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, ensuring equipment reliability and safe operations across the site. A strong safety mindset and Australian driver’s licence are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
• Previous Field Service or site-based maintenance experience (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Diagnostics / fault-finding

Safety-focused

Communication skills

Driver's licence (Australia)

Field service experience

Education

Certificate III Mechanical Trade

Job description

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 whilerepresenting 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 withstrong communication skills.
• Unrestricted Australian Driver'sLicence.
• 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 theWesTrac Institute
• Fitness Passport (family included) + health & wellbeing support
• Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000
• Relocationassistance 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 willbe requiredto 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.