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Plant Mechanic - Electric Drive Off Highway Trucks

Posted Date:  22 Mar 2025
Location: 

Ravensworth, NSW, AU

PLANT MECHANIC – ELECTRIC DRIVE OFF HIGHWAY TRUCKS
 

WesTrac is seeking skilled Plant Mechanics to join our team as part of the newly formed 794AC Electric Drive Off Highway Truck team.  These specialised roles will play a key role in the end-to-end assembly, delivery, commissioning and maintenance of the largest fleet of Caterpillar Electric Drive Trucks in NSW. This project is a great opportunity to play a key role in the Caterpillar electric drive transition.

Kicking off in our Tomago New Machines workshop, you will be hands on in the machine build phase, building ten of these machines, before transitioning to an onsite support role. This will see you following the machine delivery to ensure machine reliability with maximum uptime and efficiency for the customer. After Machine build, the onsite support role will see you based at our customer’s Hunter Valley mine site located 15 minutes from Singleton.
 
Why join WesTrac?
As a CAT technician you’ll receive:

  • In house training through our onsite RTO
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Discounted CAT merch + tools
  • 24/7 income protection
  • Fitness Passport for the whole family
  • Discounts at a range of major retailers
  • Opportunities for development with over 40% of all roles filled internally
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
  • Referral bonus of up to $3000 per referral! 

 
Skills & Experience

  • Cert III Mobile Plant Technology
  • Certificate of Proficiency (can be obtained during the recruitment process if required)
  • Maintenance experience on electric drive machines (desirable) 
  • Proven diagnostic capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to work safely
  • Outstanding communication and customer service skills

 
Next Steps
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 req 2537. Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and Order 43 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 support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.

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