At WesTrac, we're made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you've always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we're Made for More.

About the role

WesTrac is seeking talented Auto Electricians to join our General Workshop teams in Tomago, either in our Rebuilds or New Machines branch.

In this crucial role, you'll be at the forefront of building, repairing, and maintaining heavy mobile plant equipment. You'll tackle a variety of auto electrical systems and components, diagnose issues, and perform essential repairs, maintenance, and installations on CAT machinery, including Off-Highway Trucks (OHTs), Dozers, Graders, and Drills.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical issues on Caterpillar mining machinery using advanced diagnostic tools such as ET.
• Swiftly troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults.

• Replace OEM and DPO harnesses, ensuring secure connections and MDG compliance.
• Conduct thorough inspections to prevent future electrical issues.
• Repair and upgrade electrical systems per OEM and DPO specifications.

• Ensure all electrical work meets or exceeds Mining Design Guidelines (MDG) standards.
• Collaborate with WesTrac's quality assurance guidelines and implement best practices for compliance.

• Uphold high-quality standards in all electrical repair and maintenance tasks.
• Document all work performed, providing detailed handovers and parts lists.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety protocols to prevent accidents and uphold a safe working environment.

• Diagnose and Troubleshoot Faults
• Electrical Overhauls
• Compliance with MDG Standards
• Quality Assurance
• Emphasis on safety

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrotechnology with post-trade experience and/or industry experience.
• Caterpillar equipment experience and product knowledge desired.
• Experience with Auto Electrical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Dedicated to maintaining safe work practices and environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to adapt to changing workloads.

Why Join Westrac?

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged, and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member, you will receive:

• Job security and serious potential for career advancement.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave.
• Flexi time opt in.
• Fitness Passport for the whole family.
• Discounted CAT Hand Tools.
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Income protection with 24/7 coverage.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to free Caterpillar online machine specific training.
• Refer a friend program - work alongside your mates and receive up to $3000!
• Novated leasing options.
• Employee Wellness Program & discounted private health insurance.
• Start your career right with us- site specific training provided at our state-of-the-art WesTrac Institute.

Apply Now

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 and quote job number #3649.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and Medical as part of the recruitment process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.