Plant Mechanic - Resident Field Service

Careermine; Grafton; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary + superannuation

Fully maintained service vehicle

12 weeks paid parental leave + income

Relocation assistance for eligible

Résumé du poste

WesTrac Tweed Heads is seeking two experienced Plant Mechanics to join our Resident Field Service team. This hands-on role covers the Northern Rivers region, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing Caterpillar construction equipment at customer sites.

You will work autonomously with a supportive team and represent a world‑class brand. The ideal candidate holds an Australian recognised trade qualification and has experience with construction or mobile plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mobile plant tech / heavy diesel (Australian recognised).
• Experience on construction or mobile plant equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repairs on Caterpillar equipment in the field.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and breakdown support.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and technical support.
• Maintain accurate service reports and documentation.
• Uphold WesTrac's commitment to safety and quality.

Connaissances

Diagnostic and fault finding

Autonomous field workload management

Customer service skills

Formation

Australian recognised trade qualification in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Diesel or equivalent

Outils

Caterpillar experience

SIS/ET exposure

Valid driver’s licence

Description du poste

About The Opportunity

WesTrac | Tweed Heads Resident Field Service

Our General Construction team is expanding, and we are seeking two experienced Plant Mechanics to join our Resident Field Service team based in the Tweed Heads region.

This is a hands‑on role providing field service support to customers across the Northern Rivers region. You'll utilise your technical expertise to diagnose, maintain and repair Caterpillar construction equipment, delivering exceptional customer service while representing one of the world's most recognised equipment brands.

Working independently, you'll enjoy a diverse workload across a broad range of machinery, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, telehandlers and compactors, while being supported by a highly experienced team behind you.

What You'll Do

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repairs on Caterpillar equipment in the field
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Complete scheduled maintenance and breakdown support
• Deliver high-quality customer service and technical support
• Maintain accurate service reports and documentation
• Uphold WesTrac's commitment to safety and quality

What You'll Bring

• Australian recognised trade qualification in Mobile Plant Technology, Heavy Diesel or equivalent
• Previous experience working on construction, earthmoving or mobile plant equipment
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding capability
• Ability to work autonomously and manage field‑based workloads
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Current unrestricted driver's licence
• Caterpillar experience and SIS/ET exposure highly regarded

Why Join WesTrac?

• Competitive salary package + superannuation
• Fully maintained service vehicle
• 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 cafe & 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 are 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.

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.