Auto Electrician

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults in heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain electrical systems on cranes, trailers, loaders, excavators, forklifts, trucks, and similar equipment.
• Inspect and repair wiring harnesses, cables, connectors, terminals, switches, and electrical circuits.
• Repair batteries, alternators, starters, relays, fuses, and charging systems.
• Diagnose faults involving sensors, ECUs, control modules, and electronic control systems.
• Maintain lighting, warning lights, indicators, horns, alarms, and safety devices.
• Install and maintain work lights, reverse cameras, GPS, alarms, and emergency lighting.
• Perform scheduled preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
• Use multimeters, diagnostic scanners, and other testing equipment.
• Read wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Attend breakdowns at workshop, site, or project locations when required.
• Maintain repair records and follow HSE, PPE, LOTO, site safety, and manufacturer requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as an Auto Electrician or Heavy Equipment Electrician.
• Hands-on experience with heavy equipment, construction machinery, or heavy vehicles.
• Experience with cranes, trailers, loaders, excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, and trucks is preferred.
• Good knowledge of 12V and 24V electrical systems and electrical fault finding.
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Experience using multimeters and electrical diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of ECU, CAN-bus, and electronic control systems is an advantage.
• Basic vehicle air-conditioning electrical knowledge is preferred.
• An ITI, diploma, or technical certificate in a related electrical field is preferred.
• UAE or GCC experience is an advantage.

Workplace

• Work is performed in person, including at workshops, sites, or project locations when required.