Heavy Diesel Auto Electrician - Caterpillar Equipment

WesTrac Cat; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Novated Leasing

Salary Sacrificing Opportunities

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking an Auto Electrician for the Construction Machines Repairs Workshop in Perth. You will diagnose, maintain and repair Caterpillar equipment, ensuring quality workmanship and safety in every task.

The role involves fault finding across electrical systems, servicing, and occasional upgrades, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and meeting workshop schedules in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised Auto Electrical Trade Certificate.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy earthmoving, mining, construction, or mobile equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and electronic systems.
• Team player with high workmanship standards.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform auto electrical diagnostics, maintenance and repair on Caterpillar equipment to OEM specs and safety standards.
• Diagnose faults across wiring, sensors, control modules, lighting and networks.
• Carry out servicing, breakdown repairs, replacements and machine overhauls.
• Complete electrical testing, fault finding and commissioning with diagnostic tools.
• Assist with upgrades and installation of electrical accessories and customer options.
• Collaborate with team to prioritise work and meet repair schedules.
• Maintain safety, quality workmanship and WesTrac procedures.

Skills

Auto Electrical

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Auto Electrical Trade Certificate

Job description

WesTrac is seeking an Auto Electrician for the Construction Machines Repairs Workshop in Perth. You will diagnose, maintain and repair Caterpillar equipment, ensuring quality workmanship and safety in every task.

The role involves fault finding across electrical systems, servicing, and occasional upgrades, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and meeting workshop schedules in a high-demand environment.