Digger & Drill Technician - Casual

About the Department

This role sits within WesTrac’s newly established HMS & Drill Services business unit, a growing specialist division focused on delivering next-generation aftermarket solutions for Heavy Mining Shovels and Drill Rigs. With state‑of‑the‑art workshops and facilities under development, the team is building deep technical capability, strong OEM partnerships, and a high‑performance culture dedicated to continuous improvement and customer excellence across the mining sector.

Location

FIFO - This position will be casual, ad hoc shutdown work. You will also be working on a variety of rosters.

Hourly Rate

$65 - $90 an hour - Dependent on EXP

What you'll do

• The Drills & Digger Technician is the link between the Customer, Westrac and Caterpillar for all HMS technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts
• Proactively assist with Drills/HMS (Digger) preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance teams for planning work scopes and HMS troubleshooting.
• Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve Drills/HMS product knowledge to the wider work group.
• Accountable for increasing the all-around performance, reliability, and availability of the designated Drills/HMS product line.

Skills & Experience

• HD Plant mechanic qualification/certification and an HR-Licence
• Extensive 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 the 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 include, but are 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.