Bus/Coach Refrigeration Technician / Auto Electrician

Coachair; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Overtime available

Fully equipped vehicle

Laptop and phone

Workwear provided

Training opportunities

Cutting-edge bus tech

Job summary

Coachair Pty Ltd is seeking skilled Service Technicians / Auto Electricians to join our Brisbane team. In this hands-on, field-based role you will diagnose, service and repair advanced HVAC systems on modern buses and coaches, with a fully equipped service vehicle provided.

You'll perform electrical diagnostics across auto-electrical and HVAC systems, complete warranty repairs, and deliver professional customer service while adhering to safety and manufacturer standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Refrigeration Technician with relevant experience (AAC02 preferred).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of refrigeration experience required.
• Qualified auto electrician - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commission and repair bus A/C and HVAC systems.
• Perform advanced electrical diagnostics across auto-electrical and HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical faults in diesel and electric bus A/C units.
• Complete warranty repairs and complete accurate service reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence

Education

AAC02 Refrigeration Certification

Job description

Bus/Coach Refrigeration Technician / Auto Electrician

Coachair Pty Ltd is seeking skilled Service Technicians / Auto Electricians to join our Brisbane based team. As part of Australia and New Zealand's leading provider of bus air-conditioning solutions, you will be working on a wide range of modern diesel and electric bus A/C systems, supporting some of the country's largest transport operators.

This is a hands-on, field-based role where you will be responsible for diagnosing, servicing and repairing advanced HVAC systems. You will be provided with a fully equipped service vehicle, along with the tools and technology needed to perform your role efficiently.

We offer flexible working arrangements, a supportive team environment, and industry-leading training to ensure you stay at the forefront of evolving transport technologies.

Successful candidates will be required to meet Coachair's employment criteria, which may include (but is not limited to) a criminal history check and a full medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing.

About the role

Coachair Pty Ltd is seeking skilled Service Technicians / Auto Electricians to join our Brisbane based team. As part of Australia and New Zealand's leading provider of bus air-conditioning solutions, you will be working on a wide range of modern diesel and electric bus A/C systems, supporting some of the country's largest transport operators.

This is a hands-on, field-based role where you will be responsible for diagnosing, servicing and repairing advanced HVAC systems. You will be provided with a fully equipped service vehicle, along with the tools and technology needed to perform your role efficiently.

We offer flexible working arrangements, a supportive team environment, and industry-leading training to ensure you stay at the forefront of evolving transport technologies.

Successful candidates will be required to meet Coachair's employment criteria, which may include (but is not limited to) a criminal history check and a full medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing.

What you'll be doing

• Commissioning, servicing and repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration systems on modern buses and coaches

• Performing advanced electrical diagnostics and repairs across auto-electrical and HVAC systems

• Troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical and electrical faults in both diesel and electric bus A/C units

• Carrying out preventative maintenance, fault-finding and system performance checks

• Completing warranty repairs and working on newly released Coachair systems, ensuring quality outcomes and compliance with manufacturer standards

• Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry standards, safety requirements and Coachair procedures

• Preparing accurate service reports, job cards and supporting documentation

• Delivering professional customer service while building strong, long-term client relationships

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across workshop and field service operations

What we're looking for

• Qualified Refrigeration Technician with relevant experience (certified AAC02 preferred)

• Minimum of 1-2 years of refrigeration experience required

• Qualified auto electrician - preferred

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work

• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with customers

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Valid Australian driver's licence

What we offer

At Coachair, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment for all our employees. We offer competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and a range of employee benefits including:

• Competitive hourly rate based on your experience

• Flexible work hours (including flexible start & finish times)

• Opportunity for regular overtime, paid at penalty rates

• Work for a recognised industry leader in Bus & Coach HVAC

• Fully stocked service vehicle

• Laptop & phone provided

• All work clothing supplied

• Supportive team environment

• Regular training opportunities / internal training and external

• Work on cutting-edge technology, including the latest electric bus units

About us

Coachair Pty Ltd is a leading provider of air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions to the Bus and Coach industry across Australia and New Zealand. With over 40 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable systems tailored to the unique needs of our customers.

As a proudly Australian-owned and operated business and an Original Equipment (OE) supplier, we partner with major manufacturers and transport operators to deliver innovative solutions for both diesel and electric fleets.

Our success is driven by our people. We are a diverse, skilled team united by a commitment to excellence, safety and a customer-first approach that sets us apart in the industry.

At Coachair, we are proud of our heritage and even more focused on the future, keeping passengers comfortable and our customers moving.