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Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Drills

Posted Date:  2 Oct 2026
Location: 

Guildford, WA, AU

Join WesTrac's Diggers & Drills Support (DDS) team and play a key role supporting CAT® drills and mining excavators across Western Australia.

 

The DDS team is a dedicated product support division that provides aftermarket support to the growing population of Cat® Drills and Hydraulic Mining Shovels across WA. Through our regional branch network, site support technicians and product specialists, we deliver specialised hands-on technical support, maintenance expertise and breakdown response to help customers maximise equipment performance and uptime.

 

Reporting to the Supervisor, you'll work across a range of customer sites supporting maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting activities on CAT® drills and excavators. This is a hands-on role suited to a trade-qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic who enjoys working both autonomously and as part of a close-knit field service team.

 

Roster

• 8/6 FIFO roster
• 12-hour shifts

 

What You'll Do

• Perform maintenance, repairs and fault finding on CAT® drills and excavators
• Support planned maintenance, shutdowns and breakdown response activities
• Assemble and commission new equipment including CAT® MD6310 and MD6250 drills, and 6015-6060 excavators
• Deliver safe, high-quality workmanship while meeting customer expectations
• Work collaboratively with site-based and regional support teams to maximise equipment availability
• Build strong customer relationships through professional service and technical support

 

About You

• Australian recognised Heavy Diesel Mechanic trade qualification (Cert III Mobile Plant Technology)
• 2+ Mining industry experience working on CAT drills, CAT excavators and/or large mobile CAT mining equipment
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
• Ability to work independently in a field service environment while contributing to team outcomes
• Customer-focused attitude with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Working at Heights, Forklift and/or Telehandler tickets highly regarded

 

Our Benefits Include

• Paid Parental Leave, Salary Sacrificing & Novated Leasing
• Income Protection Insurance & 600+ retail discounts
• Fitness Passport, BUPA discounts & EAP
• Training through the award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Internal career progression opportunities

 

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.

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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