AddressAbout Us
WesTrac is one of the world’s largest Caterpillar dealers with more than 15 locations across NSW/ACT and over 1500 employees, including 95 apprentices. Our primary focus is on our people and ensuring we develop our team members so they can reach their full potential. We will ensure you graduate as an industry best tradesperson through our in-house Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and on-the-job training that will see a range of experiences provided such as workshops, mine sites, regional branches, and field service opportunities.
About the WesTrac Apprenticeship Program
An Apprenticeship with WesTrac allows you to earn while you learn. Apprenticeships last for a 4 or 6 (dual trade) year period and upon completion you will have gained a nationally recognised trade qualification and a wealth of both business and industry exposure.
You will be guided through our rotation program which includes classroom and workshop training at our Training Institute and on the job learning in our workshops. The WesTrac Apprentice program is designed to give exposure to all areas of the business and sees you move throughout different speciality workshops every 3-6 months. At times you will be required to travel to other branch or site locations in the Hunter Valley and across NSW/ACT.
A career with WesTrac can take you anywhere and an apprenticeship can open pathways to roles in all areas of our business including field service, specialist technician roles, sales, project management, executive leadership, engineering, strategy, business intelligence, technology, training and many more!
This position is based from WesTrac Mt Thorley. If you wish to apply for a different trade or location, please see the full list of apprenticeship vacancies on our careers website.
As an Apprentice Plant Mechanic you will learn how to:
- Inspect, diagnose and repair a vast range of Caterpillar Mobile Plant equipment
- Perform component overhauls and planned component change outs
- Assemble new machines to customer specifications
- Interpret schematics and technical drawings
- Service machines and write service reports
- Rebuild machines
- Safely operate workshop equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes and tools
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Navigate Caterpillar systems to ensure all work is done in accordance with Caterpillar’s quality standard
About You:
- Over 16 years of age by December 10 2024
- Great communication, reading and writing skills
- Interest and passion for machinery and hands on learning
- Drivers licence and reliable transport OR close to obtaining drivers licence with ability to get to and from work each day and to our Tomago Head Office for training
- Honest, reliable and a team player
Why WesTrac?
As a WesTrac Apprentice, in addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, you will receive:
- Subsidised tool kit for you to keep
- Training through our in-house RTO (The WesTrac Institute) to give you the very best training and ensure you become an expert CAT technician
- Dual trade program – obtain your auto electrical trade as well as mobile plant
- Discounted CAT Hand tools, clothing and merch
- Female mentoring program
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- A dedicated Apprentice Development Office to support you throughout your journey
- Uniforms laundered on-site
- Ability to obtain a Caterpillar Training Passport upon completion which allows you to work at CAT dealerships all over the world
- Access to our on-line learning platform and CAT online learning courses
- Discounts on CAT, Apple, JB Hi-Fi, Blackwoods + loads more
- Discounted health insurance
- Option to compete in our Apprentice of the Year competition and CAT Dealer Top Apprentice Program
How to Apply:
To be considered for these exciting opportunities you must submit an online application before the closure date of May 31st 2024.
Applicants need to be over 16 years of age by December 10th, 2024 and have a driver’s licence or the ability to arrange travel to and from work each day. We welcome applications from all genders and backgrounds.
Click apply and follow the prompts to upload your resume and cover letter and answer the application questions.
In your covering letter tell us why you’re interested in your chosen trade, why you want to be part of our team what you hope to do once you’re Trade Qualified. We would also love to hear about any training or projects you have completed that are related to the trade you’re applying for.
We receive a high volume of applications so it’s important you put detailed information in your application and ensure your contact details are correct. You will be kept informed of the status of your application via email and we encourage you to check your inbox regularly during the application period.
