Plant Mechanic - Field Service 1

Full job description
Posted Date: 22 Jan 2025
Location: Geraldton, WA, AU
WesTrac is an equipment solutions company and one of the world's leading Caterpillar Dealerships with a rich history of supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. At WesTrac our primary focus is our people. We know that our success is the result of more than 4,000 talented people working together to achieve amazing outcomes.



Based in Geraldton, the Field Service Plant Mechanic is in charge with supporting warranty and maintenance of all Caterpillar products. The areas this would cover include the Midwest and stretches as far West including Abrolhos Islands North, Exmouth, South to Cataby, East to Leinster and other surrounding areas.



Servicing customers in marine, power generation, agriculture, road transport and mining industries with a range of equipment from the smallest Skid steer to the largest face shovel, C2.2 engines up to 3600 gas engines in boats and power generation.



Fully Equipped Field Service Vehicle, loaded with field service kits including phones, laptops and special tooling as well as full back up from the WesTrac and Caterpillar network.



You will be required to carry out product improvement plans and product support programs whilst maintaining and operating in a safe work environment.



Various roster options:



+/5 - + days on, 5 days off (10 hours each day plus 30 mins. break)
12/+ - 12 days on, + off (10 hours each day plus 30 mins. break)
2/1 - 14 days on, 7 off (10 hours each day plus 30 mins. break)
2/2 – 14 days on, 14 off (12 hours each day plus 30 mins. break)



Location: Residential to Geraldton (not FIFO).



To be successful the following is required:

• Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Plant Trade Certificate.
Extensive diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in an isolated and remote environment.
Ability to work and seek out work opportunities without continuous direct supervision.
Work well within a team and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement principles.
Strive to assist the Customer to achieve machine availability and reliability KPI’s.
Previous field service experience working on Caterpillar products.
Minimum Light Rigid Drivers Licence required.

What we offer:

Opportunity to receive a referral bonus of $5000 as part of our recommend and spend program.
Relocation assistance with a possibility of housing depending on availability.
Job security with a consistent pipeline of work.
Unrivalled training and development via The WesTrac Institute.
Made for More Rewards program with discounts at retailers like Woolworths, Caltex, Apple, Crown,
Qantas and many more.
Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, income protection insurance, and salary
sacrifice options.


WesTrac Pty Ltd is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.



WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.



Job# 3432