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Plant Mechanic | Bathurst
WesTrac is seeking an experienced and motivated Plant Mechanic to join our growing team in Bathurst.
Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for rebuilding, servicing and maintaining CAT equipment - including dozers, loaders and off‑highway trucks. Your role will centre on performing scheduled maintenance, overhauling key components, restoring equipment to peak operating condition, and ensuring all machines meet WesTrac and Caterpillar quality standards.
With a strong focus on safety, workmanship and continuous improvement, this role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your mechanical expertise while working with industry‑leading machinery and technology.
Roster Options
Monday to Friday – day shift only with a potential 7/7 roster
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Skills & Experience
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or Mechanical trade qualification (Australian Recognised) with heavy industry experience.
Familiarity with Caterpillar underground hard rock mining equipment highly regarded.
Experience rebuilding mobile mining equipment and/or components desirable.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Unrestricted Drivers Licence.
Attention to detail and ability to meet Caterpillar quality standards
Why WesTrac?
Competitive base hourly rate + annual remuneration review
Discounted CAT tooling and merchandise
Fortnightly pay cycle
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave (primary carer)
Fitness Passport for the whole family + discounted Health Insurance
Income protection covering you 24/7
Salary Packaging + Novated leases
Refer a friend program - refer a friend and earn up to $3,000
Made for More Rewards programs with discounts on Airbnb, Ticketek, Apple, Rebel and more!
On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle
Apply Now
If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact NSW Recruitment on 1300 797 028 and reference job number #5432.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check 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.
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 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.
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