Automotive Electrician
- Install, maintain and repair taxi fleet equipment, including dispatch terminals, GPS, cameras, alarms, meters and payment terminals.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle electrical faults, remove equipment from retired fleet vehicles and prepare new vehicles for service.
- Keep accurate records and ensure installations meet ACT taxi regulations and manufacturer specifications.
Automotive Electrician
ACT Cabs Pty Ltd | Canberra, ACT
About Us
ACT Cabs Pty Ltd provides taxi services across Canberra and the surrounding region. Our drivers and passengers rely on safe, well-equipped vehicles every day. We’re looking for a skilled full-time Automotive Electrician to join our team and keep our fleet on the road.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing specialised taxi equipment across our fleet. This hands-on role suits someone who takes pride in neat, reliable work and enjoys solving electrical problems.
Your duties will include:
- Installing, testing and maintaining dispatch and booking equipment, including mobile data terminals and GPS tracking units
- Installing and servicing security camera systems and duress or emergency alarm systems
- Fitting and replacing antennas for radio, GPS and mobile data
- Installing and wiring dome and roof lights, including vacancy and status indicators
- Fitting and maintaining taxi meters, EFTPOS and payment terminals
- Diagnosing and repairing general vehicle electrical faults, including wiring, lighting, batteries, charging and starting systems
- Removing equipment from vehicles leaving the fleet and preparing new vehicles for service
- Ensuring installations meet ACT taxi regulations and manufacturer specifications
- Keeping accurate job records and equipment inventory
- Working with drivers, operators and management to minimise vehicle downtime
About You
Essential:
- Trade qualification in automotive electrical work (e.g. Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology) or at least 3 years of equivalent experience
- Strong skills in 12V/24V vehicle electrical systems, wiring and fault diagnosis
- Ability to complete clean, safe and professional installations in modern vehicles, including hybrids
- Current, full Australian driver licence
- Good communication skills and the ability to work independently
Desirable:
- Experience installing taxi, rideshare, fleet or commercial vehicle equipment
- Experience with in-vehicle CCTV, telematics or two-way radio systems
- Hybrid or EV high-voltage safety training
- Experience with wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Salary
- $79,423 plus superannuation
How to Apply
Send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
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