Plant Mechanic - Field Service

WesTrac; Cobar; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Income protection

Relocation assistance

Career progression

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking experienced Plant Mechanics for a permanent site-based role at the Tritton Constellation Mine near Cobar, NSW. The position operates a 7 days on, 7 days off roster with residential or DIDO options and potential FIFO travel support. Camp accommodation is provided.

You will maintain a modern Caterpillar mining fleet and support daily operations with fault finding and diagnostics. Join a large, safety-conscious team at WesTrac and contribute to long-term reliability and

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (Cert III Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Vehicle or equivalent).
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out breakdown repairs, maintenance and component replacements on heavy mining equipment.
• Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults.
• Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance activities.
• Conduct inspections and condition monitoring to support fleet reliability.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and work orders.
• Work collaboratively with Supervisors, Planners and Operations personnel.
• Maintain a strong safety focus and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostic fault-finding

Caterpillar equipment experience

Team collaboration

Safety-focused

Education

Cert III Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

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WesTrac is seeking experienced Plant Mechanics to join our team permanently based at Tritton Constellation Mine near Cobar, NSW.

Working a lifestyle-friendly 7 days on, 7 days off roster, you'll play a key role in maintaining and supporting a modern Caterpillar mining fleet while enjoying the stability of a dedicated site-based position.

Residential and DIDO arrangements are available, with travel assistance options (FIFO) considered for suitable candidates – onsite camp accommodation provided.

As part of a highly skilled on-site team, you'll be responsible for safely maintaining equipment availability through quality maintenance, repairs, fault finding and diagnostics.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out breakdown repairs, maintenance and component replacements on heavy mining equipment .
• Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults .
• Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance activities .
• Conduct inspections and condition monitoring to support fleet reliability .
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and work orders .
• Work collaboratively with Supervisors, Planners and Operations personnel .
• Maintain a strong safety focus and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives .

What You’ll Bring

• Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (Cert III Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Vehicle or equivalent).
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
• Experience working on Caterpillar equipment highly regarded.
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality workmanship.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative site-based team.

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 .
• Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000 .
• 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.