Senior EV Technician: Heavy Fleet & HV Diagnostics

Waste Management Pte Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Tools & devices

EV training

Career progression

In-house expertise

Decarbonisation impact

Job summary

WM New Zealand, based in Auckland, is seeking an experienced Auto Electrician to support the maintenance, diagnostics, and development of our heavy EV fleet. You will work alongside EV technicians to ensure safety, reliability, and performance of one of New Zealand's largest heavy EV operations.

Join a team focused on fault-finding, commissioning, testing, and integrating new vehicle technologies. The role requires hands-on electrical skills, HV safety compliance, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Level 4 certificate in automotive-heavy vehicle electrical engineering.
• Strong background in heavy vehicle electrical systems; EV/high-voltage experience advantageous.
• Able to read wiring schematics and perform tests from drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs on high- and low-voltage vehicle systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and system updates on the EV fleet.
• Support field repairs and remote diagnostics; travel as required.
• Coordinate with the Auckland EV Engineering team to implement electrical upgrades.
• Ensure work complies with HV safety standards, company procedures and high-voltage safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with operations and engineering teams.

Skills

Diagnostics

CAN bus

Wiring

Electrical fault analysis

Education

Level 4 Automotive Electrical Engineering

Job description

WM New Zealand, based in Auckland, is seeking an experienced Auto Electrician to support the maintenance, diagnostics, and development of our heavy EV fleet. You will work alongside EV technicians to ensure safety, reliability, and performance of one of New Zealand's largest heavy EV operations.

Join a team focused on fault-finding, commissioning, testing, and integrating new vehicle technologies. The role requires hands-on electrical skills, HV safety compliance, and willingness to travel