WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Caterpillar equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
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Field Service Heavy Duty Mechanic
Reporting to the Field Service Supervisors, the Heavy Duty Mechanic will assist in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Caterpillar products. Responsibilities include visiting customer sites throughout the Karratha Region to carry out repairs, maintenance, servicing, and managing work orders. The mechanic will also carry out product improvement plans and product support programs while maintaining a safe work environment.
Location
Karratha Region
Residential Roster
10/4 (10 days on, 4 off) 10 hours each day, plus 30 minutes break
Housing package may be offered to a suitable applicant to relocate.
What you'll do
* Perform scheduled maintenance, servicing, and inspections of mobile mining, earthmoving and ancillary plant equipment.
* Perform diagnostics and fault‐finding procedures using the latest CAT diagnostic technology.
* Interpret machine data and maintain efficiency on all repairs.
* Implement systems upgrades.
* Carry out product improvement plans and product support programs.
* Strive to uphold Westrac's SPARC values & Lifesaving Rules to ensure a positive and safe working environment.
Skills & Experience
* Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate with similar post‐trade experience.
* Valid Australian Driver's Licence and LR licence (minimum).
* High Risk Work Licence (e.g. LF, DG, WP, WAH).
* Refrigerant Handling Licence (preferred but not essential).
* Proficient diagnostic and fault‐finding skills through CAT SIS & CAT ET.
* Strong commitment to continuous improvement principles.
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in an isolated and remote environment.
Benefits
* Financial benefits – paid parental leave & secondary carers leave, salary sacrificing, novated leasing, income protection insurance.
* Retail discounts – more than 600 discounts such as Coles, Pet Barn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
* Health & wellness – discounts with BUPA, fitness passport to multiple gyms across Australia, and EAP support.
* Culture & career – personal and team recognition (Made for More awards), internal career progression.
* Career development – training & flexibility through our award‐winning WesTrac Institute.
* Additional perks – emergency services leave, Defence Force reserves leave & employee share purchase plan opportunity.
Reference Number
5772
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