Digger Technician

Your new role as the Digger 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.

Hourly Rate: $55 – $90 an hour –Dependent on EXP

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:

HR-Licence

5+ years post trade relevant experience including Field Service exposure with 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.