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Heavy Diesel Mechanic | Gudai-Darri near Newman | 8/6 and 7/7 FIFO

WesTrac
15 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Newman, Western Australia, Australia
8/6 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mining Jobs, 7/7 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mechanic Jobs

About the Role
WesTrac is hiring a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to support the Caterpillar fleet at the Gudai-Darri mine site near Newman in the Pilbara. The role is FIFO from Perth on an alternating roster of 8 days on, 6 days off and 7 nights on, 7 off, working 12.5-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid break. You join the on-site WesTrac team keeping some of the largest autonomous mining equipment in the country productive.

Key Responsibilities
- Service, troubleshoot and repair CAT 793F autonomous haul trucks, 6040 and 6060 hydraulic excavators, 992 and 994 wheel loaders, D10 and D11 dozers, 789 autonomous water carts and MD6250 and MD6310 drills
- Complete fleet audits and condition reporting
- Process warranty claims and prepare monthly reports
- Work to WesTrac and site safety standards at all times

About You
- Australian-recognised Heavy Mobile Plant trade certificate or equivalent
- Experience maintaining large mining fleets: trucks, loaders, dozers and graders
- Experience with fleet audits on a mine site
- Caterpillar product knowledge is preferred
- Comfortable using SAP
- A continuous improvement mindset

What's on Offer
- Flights from Perth with accommodation and meals provided on site
- Paid on-site training and courses through the WesTrac Institute
- Made for More Rewards with discounts at hundreds of retailers
- Paid parental leave, health insurance options and income protection

About WesTrac
WesTrac is the Caterpillar dealer for Western Australia and New South Wales, with more than 4,000 employees supporting mining and construction customers with equipment sales, parts and on-site service.

Apply directly on WesTrac's careers site using the apply link on this listing.