Plant Mechanic | Site Based - DIDO Role

WesTrac; Forbes; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Income protection

Flexitime & purchased leave

Career progression

Health & wellbeing support

Relocation assistance

Refer a mate bonus

Job summary

WesTrac is conducting a Drive In Drive Out field service role at Lake Cowal, supporting a mining customer. The position, reporting through the Wagga Wagga Branch, involves working a 2/2 roster with accommodation provided to maintain CAT mining equipment and ensure high availability and safe operations on site.

Join a skilled team focused on reliability, diagnostics, and customer service, backed by WesTrac’s extensive training, safety-first culture, and opportunities for career development in

Qualifications

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

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.
• Maintain a safe, organised work environment while collaborating with site staff.
• Provide technical support and professional customer service on-site for WesTrac.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

On-site maintenance

CAT equipment experience

Driver's licence

Safety awareness

Field service experience

Education

Cert III Mobile Plant or Heavy Diesel

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 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
• 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.