Digger & Drill Technician FIFO Casual

19 hours ago

Guildford, Western Australia WesTrac Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Posted Date: 30 Sept 2025

Location:Guildford, WA, AU

Your new role as the Digger & Drills 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

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 Drills and/or 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
  • 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, 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

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