Plant Mechanic

7 days ago

KalgoorlieBoulder, Australia WesTrac Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Posted Date: 2 Sept 2025

Location:Kalgoorlie, WA, AU, 6430

Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, the Field Service Plant Mechanic will be responsible for, but not limited to carrying out warranty and customer repairs on a range of CAT machinery and associated products in a timely and efficient manner. This is a customer facing role, you will be required to offer support and advice, as well as carry out maintenance on the customer fleet.

Our Field Service team in Kalgoorlie assist in repairing and maintaining Caterpillar equipment from large mining machinery including underground, whilst strengthening ongoing relationships with multiple customers.

Location: Kalgoorlie

Roster Options:

10 days on 4 days off – 10.5hrs each day (inclusive of 30 mins unpaid break) - Residential

14 days on 7 off - 10.5hrs each day (inclusive of 30 mins unpaid break) - FIFO

FIFO and Residential options

To be successful the following is required:

  • Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Technology Trade Certificate or equivalent
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in an isolated and remote environment
  • Extensive diagnostic and fault-finding skills through CAT SIS & CAT ET
  • Previous port trade Caterpillar experience in a field service environment
  • Demonstrated strong safety values
  • Ability to organise work teams and delegate tasks'
  • Extensive diagnostic and fault-finding skills
  • Must have a forklift ticket
  • Must have a minimum LR Drivers Licence
  • Caterpillar knowledge and maintenance experience

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.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 4214

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