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Auto Electrician – Workshop | Great Rates + Career Growth

Join a stable, supportive team with industry‑leading training and real opportunities to advance.

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.

What we offer

• 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).
• CAT tool discounts.
• 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 We’re Looking For

• 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.

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

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking to grow your career, work with industry-leading technology, and join a supportive, safety-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter, or contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 797 028 quoting job number #5041.

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.