Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Workshop (Melbourne)

Job Overview Location: Tom Price, WA, AU 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. Based at Rio Tinto's Ancillary Equipment Shutdown Workshop, you will work with minimal supervision while collaborating with both WesTrac and Rio Tinto. Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled maintenance, service, and repairs, including diagnosing all Caterpillar machines.
- Component replacements.
- Hydraulic tuning and performance tests post shut‑down.
- Fault finding of hydraulic and electrical issues as they arise.
- Update ECMs with the latest software and configuration files. Schedule Roster 2/1 (7D/7N/7O) – 12.5 hours each day (incl. 30 minutes meal break). Skills & Experience
- Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Technology trade certificate with post‑trade experience.
- High Risk Work Licence.
- Strong computer literacy with verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in maintenance servicing of heavy equipment (mobile plant / ancillary).
- Excellent customer service and safety focused.
- Confident to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team. Benefits
- Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave, Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance and over 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS and Crown.
- Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia, and 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 the award‑winning WesTrac Institute.
- Recommend & Spend – Prospect to receive a referral bonus up to $5,000 for applicable roles.
- Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave, and Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity. 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. WesTrac is a WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rn2ob