
Digger Technician FIFO
WesTrac
Posted 10 days ago
Your new role as the Digger Technician reports into the HMS Supervisor.
About: WesTrac's newly established HMS & Drill Services business unit is driving the future of aftermarket solutions for Heavy Mining Shovels and Drill Rigs. With state-of-the-art workshops and facilities under development, we're building a passionate, high-performing team ready to shape what's next in mining services.
Location: FIFO - Relocation available / will pay for Interstate travel
Hourly Rate: $55 - $90 an hour - Dependent on EXP
Roster Options
8 days on, 6 off OR 14 days on, 7 off OR 14 days on, 14 off - 12.5hrs (Inclusive of 30mins meal break)
What you'll do:
- The HMS (Digger) Technician is the link between the Customer, Westrac and Caterpillar for all HMS technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts
- Pro-actively assist with HMS preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance teams for planning work scopes and HMS trouble shooting.
- Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve HMS product knowledge to the wider work group.
- Accountable to increase the all-round performance, reliability, and availability of the designated HMS product line.
Skills & Experience:
HD Plant mechanic qualification/certification
HR-Licence
5+ years post trade relevant experience including Field Service exposure with Hydraulic Mining Shovels
CAT/OEM Dealership experience with CAT/Terex/Bucyrus fleet HMS 2+ years
High level of competence on mobile hydraulic & low voltage electrical systems used in Hydraulic Mining Shovels
Demonstrated understanding of HMS machine application on site, optimum operation knowledge
Ability to work autonomously or with others & lead customer work groups onsite, instruct/teach & knowledge share
HMS commissioning and hydraulic tune up experience
Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:
Company laptop & phone
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.
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
Recommend & Spend - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
Additional Perks - 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, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
At WesTrac we understand that identity is an intersection of many factors. First Nations people, females, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. WORK180 endorsed employer.
Reference Number: 3379
About WesTrac
WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships. Operating in NSW, ACT and WA, WesTrac supply equipment solutions to thousands of customers across the mining, construction, transport, forestry, agriculture and power generation industries. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.
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