Plant Mechanic - Field Service

Posted Date:  1 Oct 2025
Location: 

Kalgoorlie, WA, AU, 6430

Empower Your Career with WesTrac – a Reputable CAT Dealership!
This is your chance to join a world-class team backed by the strength and reputation of Caterpillar – the global leader in mining and construction equipment. As part of our dedicated Field Service division, we deliver support, maintenance, and tailored solutions for CAT machinery and associated products.

As a Field Service Technician, you’ll play a key role in servicing customers across the Goldfields region, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of their equipment.

Why Join WesTrac?
Advance your career with access to the latest CAT technology, tools, and training. Be part of a globally recognised brand that values safety, support, and long-term development opportunities across Australia and beyond.

Various roster options: 
•    5 days on, 2 days off - Residential 
•    10 days on, 4 off – FIFO or Residential
•    14 days on 7 off - FIFO or Residential
    Relocation options are available for the right applicant. 

What you’ll do:

•    Perform scheduled and daily maintenance, servicing, and inspections of mobile mining, earthmoving and      
      ancillary plant equipment.
•    Perform diagnostics and fault-finding procedures on the machines.
•    Interpret machine data and maintain efficiency on all repairs.
•    Implementation of systems upgrades 
•    Carry out product improvement plans and product support programs 

Skills & Experience: 
•    Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate with similar post trade experience 
•    Valid Australian Driver’s License and LR license (as a minimum) is essential
•    High Risk Work Licence - (i.e. LF, DG, WP, WAH) 
•    Refrigerant Handling License (Preferred but not essential) 
•    Proficient at diagnostic and fault-finding skills using CAT SIS & CAT ET
•    Strong commitment to continuous improvement principles
•    Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in an isolated and remote environment

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to: 
•    Internal Tool Account - Discounted CAT Tools & Merch deducted pre-tax.
•    Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, 
      Income Protection Insurance. 
•    Retail Discounts - More than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Pet Barn, 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.
•    Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles. 
•    Career Development -Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute. 
•    Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan  
      opportunity. 

If you are passionate about diagnostics, repairs, and delivering exceptional service to our customers, we want to hear from you!

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.


Reference Number: 4270

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.