Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Workshop

Take the next step in your career with WesTrac and join a high-performing team supporting Rio Tinto's Marandoo operation.
We're seeking an experienced Workshop Plant Mechanic who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, delivering high-quality repairs and working on some of the industry's largest and most advanced CAT mining equipment.

This is more than a standard workshop mechanic role.
Working alongside a team of highly skilled technicians, you'll utilise advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting expertise to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of heavy mining equipment while contributing to a culture built on safety, teamwork and operational excellence.


Department Overview:

Our Tom Price Branch powers the Pilbara with expert on-site CAT support. Our expert team—across FIFO and residential roles, keep machines moving and downtime minimal—tailoring solutions to meet every customer's needs.



Location: Rio Tinto Mine, Marandoo

Roster - 8 Days, 6 Off - 12 hour shifts + 30 minute meal break



What you'll do:

• Working in the RTIO workshop performing repairs on CAT machinery.

• Ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently in a team environment.

• Maintaining a fleet of Autonomous 793F's 6060 HMS 994K, 777 Watercarts, D10 and D11 Dozers, 16 & 24 Graders.

Skills & Experience:

• Trade qualified - Mobile Plant Technology

• CAT Dealership ex[erience with traditional CAT Fleet OHT, Grader or Loader

• Advanced user in CAT SIS

• Advanced Diagnostic Skills

• Regional Mine site experience maintaining similar fleet type

• Current Forklift Licence, EWP, Dogging & Basic Rigging, Working at Heights

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.

• Paid training for Rio Tinto

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: 6024