Auto Electrician Global Grade 08
Barloworldequipment · Umk
Posted 27 August 2026
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- Carry out auto electrical and electronic repairs and maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment in workshop, customer sites or field service.
- Trouble shoot, Analyse and find root cause failures on electric and electronic components. Remove, repair and install auto electrical and electronic components.
- Upgrade system files and do download on electronic systems.
- Install, calibrate and test support systems on machines.
- Quickly and efficiently, deal with all customer’s auto electrical breakdowns.
- Do non-electrical and air-conditioning maintenance and repairs on Earthmoving machines.
- Compile accurate customer service reports.
- Transfer knowledge to colleagues.
- Comply with Company and customer safe work practices.
- Maintain professional image when representing BWE on customer site.
- Effective self-management and performance ownership.
- Comply with Contamination Control requirements.
- Control own admin (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.).
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
- Matric or equivalent
- Qualified in relevant trade (Auto Electrician) – “Red Seal”
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience on electric and electronic systems on Caterpillar machines
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills on electrical and electronic systems
- Caterpillar machine specific technical knowledge and skills.
- Good understanding off Caterpillar electrical and electronic systems
- Experience on air conditioning maintenance and repairs.
- Applicable attachments product operation knowledge.
- Knowledge and / or exposure to ISO quality systems.
- Good technical report writing skills.
- Good Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge.
- Drivers licence – Code B.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills.