Auto Electrician

Overview

CMV Truck Centre, 100 Port Wakefield Road, Cavan, South Australia, Australia

Posted Monday 15 September 2025 at 3:00 pm

About CMV Truck Centre

CMV Truck Centre is a large on highway Truck Dealership based at Cavan in modern premises. Kenworth trucks have dominated the heavy duty truck market in Australia for many years and are the market leading brand. DAF is a modern technologically advanced European truck, manufactured by Paccar, who are the parent company of Kenworth trucks.

We are part of the CMV Group, a South Australian family-owned business which has been operating for over 90 years and now employs over 2,000 employees across South Australia and Victoria.

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic, hardworking and experienced Auto Electrician to join our busy service team. Your working week will provide opportunities to work on a variety of heavy trucks in a clean workshop with up-to-date tooling, equipment and on-site parts support.

Responsibilities

- Repair Electrical Parts and Systems of vehicles such as engine management systems, transmission and suspension electronic systems, electrical circuits and components, AM/FM/UHF radios, refrigeration systems, air-conditioning systems, lighting systems, electronic braking systems, starting and charging systems, door and mirror motor systems, wiper and washer motor systems, central locking systems, engine immobiliser and security systems, auxiliary circuits and systems.
- Ensure all accessories requested on repair orders are fitted and completed
- Test drive / complete inspections of work in accordance with Service Check Sheet
- Diagnose and complete repairs and adjustments using OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) computer diagnostic programs and circuit wiring diagrams
- Produce clear and concise reports detailing all work carried out on repair orders including supplies used and recommendations in a prioritised order

Skills & Experience

- Relevant mechanical trade certificate/qualification
- Experience in the Heavy Vehicle industry
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a customer focused team
- Pride in your work with an ability to work to targets and high standards
- High levels of motivation, reliable with a can-do attitude
- Effective communication skills with a commitment to workplace safety

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly rates
- Extensive in-house training and opportunity to upskill to dual trade qualifications
- Modern facilities with onsite parking and employee gym
- Family-owned, supportive work environment
- Laundered overalls and all necessary safety equipment
- Employee benefits across CMV Group companies
- Discounted health and insurance options
- Regular staff engagement including monthly lunches and team events

If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click apply to submit your cover letter and resume.

Current CMV employees, please apply through your internal career site.

Please note: By clicking Apply now, you will be directed to the company’s career site to create an account or to sign in and finalise your application. Thank you for completing this short process.

#J-18808-Ljbffr