As a Digger & Drills Technician reporting to the HMS Supervisor, you will play a critical hands-on and technical role supporting Heavy Mining Shovels and Drill Rig operations across customer sites. Working on FIFO-based, casual ad‑hoc shutdowns and a variety of rosters, you will provide expert diagnostics, preventative maintenance support, commissioning, and technical guidance to drive reliability, availability, and performance of HMS and Drill assets.

About the Department
This role sits within WesTrac’s newly established HMS & Drill Services business unit, a growing specialist division focused on delivering next-generation aftermarket solutions for Heavy Mining Shovels and Drill Rigs. With state‑of‑the‑art workshops and facilities under development, the team is building deep technical capability, strong OEM partnerships, and a high‑performance culture dedicated to continuous improvement and customer excellence across the mining sector.

Location: FIFO - This position will be casual, ad hoc shutdown work. You will also be working on a variety of rosters.

 Hourly Rate: $65 - $90 an hour - Dependent on EXP

What you'll do:

• The Drills & Digger Technician is the link between the Customer, Westrac and Caterpillar for all HMS technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts
• Proactively assist with Drills/HMS (Digger) preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance teams for planning work scopes and HMS troubleshooting.
• Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve Drills/HMS product knowledge to the wider work group.
• Accountable for increasing the all-around performance, reliability, and availability of the designated Drills/HMS product line.

Skills & Experience:

• HD Plant mechanic qualification/certification and an HR-Licence
• Extensive post-trade relevant experience, including Field Service exposure with Drills and/or Hydraulic Mining Shovels
• CAT/OEM Dealership experience with CAT/Terex/Bucyrus fleet, HMS 2+ years
• High level of competence on mobile hydraulic & low voltage electrical systems used in Hydraulic Mining Shovels
• Demonstrated understanding of the HMS machine application on site, optimum operation knowledge
• Ability to work autonomously or with others & lead customer work groups onsite, instruct/teach & knowledge share
• HMS commissioning and hydraulic tune-up experience

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. 

• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family. 

• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute 

• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles 

• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity. 

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions. 

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.