Auto Electrician

Myndshift Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate up to $52.03

Mon-Fri roster

50-hour weeks

Yatala workshop

Job summary

Myndshift Group is seeking an experienced Auto Electrician for a workshop-based role in Australia. You will maintain, diagnose and repair electrical systems across a diverse civil and mining equipment fleet in a busy workshop environment.

The position offers consistent 50-hour weeks, Monday to Friday, with hourly rates up to $52.03 depending on experience. A strong focus on safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Australian Auto Electrical trade qualification.
• Experience on mobile plant or heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Ability to diagnose complex electrical faults.
• Proficient interpreting electrical schematics.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across heavy mobile plant.
• Maintain electrical, starting and charging systems.
• Diagnose issues using electrical schematics and testing equipment.
• Repair and maintain wiring harnesses, lighting and control systems.
• Work with CAN bus, ECUs and machine monitoring systems.
• Install and repair accessories, communication equipment and safety systems.
• Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Support major repairs, component replacements and machine rebuilds.
• Accurately complete service reports and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Mobile plant experience

Electrical diagnostics

Schematic interpretation

CAN bus / ECMS

Heavy equipment

Education

Australian Auto Electrical trade qualification

Job description

Workshop-based Auto Electrician role maintaining a diverse civil and mining equipment fleet. Monday to Friday, earning up to $52.03 per hour.

About Myndshift Group

Myndshift Group supports the mining, civil construction and heavy engineering industries, connecting skilled personnel with leading organisations across Australia.

We are currently seeking an experienced Auto Electrician to join our client partner's established workshop team in Yatala.

About the Role

This is a workshop-based position working Monday to Friday, with consistent 50-hour weeks. You will maintain, diagnose and repair the electrical systems of a large and diverse fleet of civil and mining equipment.

The fleet includes excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, articulated and rigid dump trucks, water trucks, service vehicles and other heavy earthmoving equipment.

With hourly rates available up to $52.03, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson looking for stable local work, strong hours and exposure to a varied modern fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across heavy mobile plant
• Maintain electrical, starting and charging systems
• Diagnose issues using electrical schematics and testing equipment
• Repair and maintain wiring harnesses, lighting and control systems
• Work with CAN bus, electronic control modules and machine monitoring systems
• Install and repair accessories, communication equipment and safety systems
• Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Support major repairs, component replacements and machine rebuilds
• Accurately complete service reports and maintenance documentation
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard

About You – To be successful, you will have:

• A recognised Australian Auto Electrical trade qualification
• Previous experience working on mobile plant or heavy earthmoving equipment
• Experience diagnosing complex electrical faults
• The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience with civil, mining, construction or quarry equipment
• A current Australian driver's licence
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively within a busy workshop team

Experience working on Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu or similar heavy equipment will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Hourly rates of up to $52.03, based on experience
• Monday-to-Friday roster
• Consistent 50-hour working weeks
• Local workshop-based position in Yatala
• Exposure to a diverse civil and mining equipment fleet
• Supportive and experienced maintenance team
• Stable, long-term employment opportunity