
Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Workshop
WesTrac
Posted 2 days ago
Take the next step in your career with WesTrac and join a high-performing team supporting Rio Tinto's Marandoo operation.
We're seeking an experienced Workshop Plant Mechanic who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, delivering high-quality repairs and working on some of the industry's largest and most advanced CAT mining equipment.
This is more than a standard workshop mechanic role.
Working alongside a team of highly skilled technicians, you'll utilise advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting expertise to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of heavy mining equipment while contributing to a culture built on safety, teamwork and operational excellence.
Department Overview:
Our Tom Price Branch powers the Pilbara with expert on-site CAT support. Our expert team—across FIFO and residential roles, keep machines moving and downtime minimal—tailoring solutions to meet every customer's needs.
Location: Rio Tinto Mine, Marandoo
Roster - 8 Days, 6 Off - 12 hour shifts + 30 minute meal break
What you'll do:
Working in the RTIO workshop performing repairs on CAT machinery.
Ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently in a team environment.
Maintaining a fleet of Autonomous 793F's 6060 HMS 994K, 777 Watercarts, D10 and D11 Dozers, 16 & 24 Graders.
Skills & Experience:
Trade qualified - Mobile Plant Technology
CAT Dealership ex[erience with traditional CAT Fleet OHT, Grader or Loader
Advanced user in CAT SIS
Advanced Diagnostic Skills
Regional Mine site experience maintaining similar fleet type
Current Forklift Licence, EWP, Dogging & Basic Rigging, Working at Heights
Our Benefits inclusive of but 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.
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 Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.
Paid training for Rio Tinto
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: 6024
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.