Auto Electrician

WesTrac Cat; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rates

Overtime rates

Job security

Flexitime

Leave entitlement

Relocation assistance

Refer a Mate bonus

Income protection

Wellness discounts

Job summary

WesTrac Cat seeks qualified Auto Electricians to support our Rebuilds Workshop in Tomago, NSW, building and rebuilding CAT mobile plant equipment. You will diagnose faults, overhaul, repair and install auto electrical systems across surface mining equipment including OHTs, dozers, graders and drills.

The role offers exposure to modern CAT systems, with flexible rosters and long-term career potential in one of Australia’s leading heavy equipment organisations.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrotechnology (or equivalent) required.
• Experience maintaining heavy equipment such as graders, off-highway trucks, dozers, surface drills and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safety-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and overhaul, repair and install auto electrical systems on CAT heavy equipment.
• Work on CAT OHTs, dozers, graders and drills with a safety-focused team.
• Follow WesTrac safety procedures and contribute to high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

CAT equipment experience

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Electrotechnology

Tools

CAT SIS

Job description

We are seeking qualified Auto Electricians to join our Rebuilds Workshop team in Tomago. In this role, you will contribute to the build and rebuild of heavy CAT mobile plant equipment, delivering safe, high‑quality machine outcomes as part of a dedicated team.

You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, overhauling, repairing and installing auto electrical systems across a range of surface mining equipment. This includes working on CAT Off‑Highway Trucks (OHTs), Dozers, Graders and Drills.

The position offers exposure to modern equipment and a variety of complex auto electrical systems, along with long‑term job security in one of Australia’s leading heavy equipment organisations.

Roster Options

We offer a roster that suits your lifestyle and long-term career goals:

1. Monday to Friday – Rotating Days/Nights

• 50-hour week
• Roster: 5D2O x2, 5N2O x2
• Day: 06:00–16:30 / Afternoon: 16:00–02:30

2. Lifestyle Roster – Work Only Half the Year

• Work 15 days out of every 28
• Roster: 5D4O, 5N4O
• Day: 06:00–18:30 Night: 18:00–06:30

Why Join WesTrac?

• Hourly rates FROM $55/hr to $57/hr & $82/hr to $86/hr overtime.
• Strong job security with long-term career pathways
• Flexitime options + up to 5 weeks annual leave per year (pending roster)
• Fitness Passport (family included).
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer).
• Income protection (24/7 coverage).
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• "Refer a Mate" bonus – earn up to $3,000.
• Employee wellness, retail, and travel discounts.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrotechnology (or equivalent)
• Experience with heavy equipment maintenance like graders, off-highway trucks, dozers, surface drills & auxiliary equipment.
• Mining, rebuild or diagnostics exposure. (Highly regarded)
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with CAT equipment, specifically using CAT Service information system (SIS) seen as highly advantageous.
• Safety‑focused mindset and the ability to follow WesTrac safety procedures
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• We welcome applicants with various levels of experience — if you’re skilled, safety‑minded and eager to grow, we want to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment 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 recognises the value of and strongly supports the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and is committed to continuing to build our workplace culture.