Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Workshop

Take the next step in your career as a Workshop Plant Mechanic and become an essential part of a skilled and supportive team.

This permanent full‑time FIFO role offers stability, growth, and the opportunity to work in the stunning Pilbara region, reporting to an experienced Workshop Supervisor who values your contribution.

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, Tom Price

Roster – 8 Days, 6 Off - 12 hour shifts + 30 minute meal break

What you'll do:

• Working in the RTIO Marandoo 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


• Regional Mine site experience maintaining similar fleet type


• Current Forklift Licence, EWP, Dogging & Basic Rigging, Working at Heights


• Advanced diagnostic skills


• Advanced ability to interpret repair & fault-finding using guides (CAT SIS)


• CAT Dealership experience with traditional CAT fleet OHT, Grader or Loader

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