Digger & Drill Technician FIFO Casual

November 12, 2025

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<div><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Your new role as the Digger & Drills Technician reports into the HMS Supervisor.</p> <p><strong>About</strong>: 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.</p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: FIFO</p> <p><strong>Roster Options</strong>: 8 days on, 6 off OR 14 days on, 7 off OR 14 days on, 14 off – 12.5 hours (inclusive of a 30-minute meal break).</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>The HMS (Digger) Technician is the link between the Customer, WesTrac and Caterpillar for all HMS technical product information, documentation, and continuous improvement concepts.</li> <li>Pro-actively assist with HMS preventative maintenance schedules, maintenance teams for planning work scopes, and HMS trouble shooting.</li> <li>Technical reporting and product instruction/training strategies to improve HMS product knowledge to the wider work group.</li> <li>Accountable to increase the all-round performance, reliability, and availability of the designated HMS product line.</li> </ul> <h2>Skills & Experience</h2> <ul> <li>HR-Licence.</li> <li>5+ years post-trade relevant experience including Field Service exposure with Drills and/or Hydraulic Mining Shovels.</li> <li>CAT/OEM Dealership experience with CAT/Terex/Bucyrus fleet HMS 2+ years.</li> <li>High level of competence on mobile hydraulic & low voltage electrical systems used in Hydraulic Mining Shovels.</li> <li>Demonstrated understanding of HMS machine application on site, optimum operation knowledge.</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously or with others and lead customer work groups onsite, instruct/teach & knowledge share.</li> <li>HMS commissioning and hydraulic tune up experience.</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>Company laptop & phone.</li> <li>Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts (e.g., Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown).</li> <li>Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP for you and your immediate family.</li> <li>Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through WesTrac Institute.</li> <li>Employee Referral Program – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.</li> <li>Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.</li> </ul> <h2>Our Company & Commitment</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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