Your new role as a workshop Plant Mechanic will report to the Workshop Supervisor in a permanent full-time position based in Port Hedland. In this role, you will be responsible for performing scheduled maintenance, servicing, and repairs on Caterpillar machinery, including diagnosing faults and ensuring optimal performance across all equipment.

At WesTrac, we pride ourselves on a diverse team of highly skilled technicians from all walks of life. This diversity is our strength - whether we’re working on a tugboat or performing critical shutdown maintenance on a drill rig, collaboration and expertise drive our success.

Our fully equipped workshop can handle everything from precision component and hydraulic cylinder rebuilds to complete overhauls of large mining equipment and mid-life maintenance projects. We deliver reliable solutions for every customer - whether you’re a multinational corporation or an individual machine owner - ensuring your equipment returns to earthmoving operations quickly and meets all contractual commitments.

Roster Options: 

• FIFO from Perth: 2/1, 2/2, or 12/9 (10.5 hrs/day including meal break)
• Residential: 10/4 (10.5 hrs/day including meal break)

What You’ll Do: 

• Conduct scheduled and daily maintenance on mobile mining and ancillary plant equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of lubricants and machine hours.
• Diagnose faults and complete service reports using CAT Inspect.
• Support tradespersons during maintenance processes.
• Operate forklifts and implement product improvement plans.

Skills & Experience: 

• Australian Driver’s Licence – Light Rigid or Medium Rigid.
• Australian Recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Technology trade certificate with post-trade experience.
• Valid High Risk Work Licence – Forklift (FL), Dogging (DG), Rigging (RG), Working at Heights (WAH), Confined Spaces (CSE).
• Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Safety-focused, customer-oriented, and confident working autonomously or in a team.

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.
• Local Amenities – Walking distance to beaches, shops, restaurants, pubs, and a short drive to local gyms.
• 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 Benefits – 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. 

Reference Number: 4517