Auto Electrician (Heavy Vehicle/Trailer Fleet)
Auto Electrician - (Heavy Vehicle/Trailer Fleet)
Four days on, four days off, all year round.
We're hiring an experienced auto electrician for hands-on work across prime movers, tankers, trailers and dollies. Shifts run between 6am and 6pm (12 hours in peak season, 10.5 in low season), with exposure across wiring looms, batteries and charging systems, lighting, EBS/ABS diagnostics, telematics and tanker-specific electrical equipment such as pump controllers, flow meters and load cells. Specialised heavy fleet - no FIFO, no city commute, no dealership repetition.
What you'll do
Diagnose and repair electrical faults across prime movers, tankers, trailers and dollies utilising modern diagnostic and fault-finding tools
EBS/ABS diagnostics, servicing and repair across the trailer fleet, including PIN 2 diagnostics and configuration
Install, maintain and repair wiring looms, batteries, alternators and starter motors, plus full trailer re-wires
Diagnose and repair lighting, sensors, and air conditioning electrical faults
Maintain and troubleshoot telematics systems
Maintain and repair Piper metering systems including re-wiring cabinet boxes
Take part in the workshop on-call roster
What you'll bring
Experience on trucks, trailers, tankers, plant or ag machinery
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability across 12V/24V systems
Able to read wiring schematics and use diagnostic software (WABCO, Knorr-Bremse, Haldex)
Highly desirable
Formal PIN 2 training
Prior work on bulk liquid or tanker fleets
Airconditioning training
Any OEM diagnostic training
What you'll get
4-on/4-off roster, shifts between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Sunday
5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading
Average earnings $120k last financial year + super
Overtime and call-outs at double time (2-hour call-out minimum)
Weekly pay, tool allowance, uniforms, PPE and licence upgrade support
About McColl\'s
Moving what matters: McColl\'s is the nation\'s bulk liquid supply chain partner, operating 24/7 across 23 sites and 800 specialised tankers nationally. We\'re invested heavily in new fleet and expanded our national footprint. Our Tongala workshop maintains the tanker fleet behind northern Victoria\'s dairy supply chain - technical, safety-focused work that keeps the region\'s milk on the road.
Work that matters. People who matter.
Auto Electrician (Heavy Vehicle/Trailer Fleet) employer: McColl's Transport
McColl's Transport offers a stable work environment with permanent roles and immediate starts, particularly in their expanding bulk chemical division. Employees benefit from working with a modern, clean fleet and have opportunities for real career growth as the company expands nationally. The company emphasizes safety and compliance, ensuring that drivers and technicians are well-trained and supported.
