Plant Mechanic - Field Service

At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More.

Field Service Plant Mechanic – Bathurst

WesTrac are seeking highly experienced Field Service Plant Mechanics to join our team at Bathurst!

Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, this role will see you utilising your skillset to service and repair Caterpillar machinery for local government, quarries, and general construction customers. With a key focus on diagnostics, this is a highly autonomous role that requires extensive problem-solving experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing repairs, maintenance and inspections on a range of customer equipment


• Diagnosing and reporting for preventative maintenance


• Autonomously providing solutions, service and satisfaction to our customer


• Liaising and building a strong customer base and providing timely product support


• Documenting work and completing any required documentation


• Scheduling jobs and ordering parts as necessary  

Roster and Remuneration

• Roster: Monday to Friday Day Shift, 10-hour days


• Hourly rates from $51.08 + $76.62 OT + Super

*Rates above are a guide only, and each candidate will be assessed based on competencies and experience*

Skills & Experience

• Australia recognised Mechanical Trade qualification (Cert III Mobile Plant Desirable)


• Previous mine site experience (Desirable)


• Unrestricted Drivers Licence


• Familiarity with Caterpillar equipment & technology (desirable)


• Ability to work autonomously


• Solutions focused mindset and ability to adapt to changing requirements 


• Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills with ability to manager work order notes


• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills

Why WesTrac?

• Refer a friend program - work alongside your mates and receive up to $3,000!


• Job security and serious potential for career advancement


• Competitive remuneration


• Fitness Passport for the whole family


• Annual Remuneration and performance review


• Discounted CAT Hand Tools


• Generous relocation assistance for eligible candidates


• Income protection with 24/7 coverage


• 12 weeks paid parental leave.


• Online Learning Library to support your continued development


• Novated leasing options


• Purchased Leave program


• Opportunities for growth and development


• Employee Wellness Program


• Discounted private health insurance


• On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle

If you believe you have some of the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact the Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and reference job number 4917.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.