Electrical Mechanic

About our Role
AWX is seeking 2 experienced Electrical Mechanics to join a well-established government infrastructure team based in Cairns, working across the Far North region as required. This isn't your standard commercial electrical role. You'll be working across essential public road and transport infrastructure, including traffic signals, street and road lighting, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), data and communications networks, CCTV, fibre and associated electrical assets. This is a great opportunity to join an established infrastructure environment offering ongoing skills development, structured training and exposure to specialised electrical systems that keep Queensland's road network operating safely and efficiently.

What you'll do

• Install, maintain, test and repair traffic signals, street lighting and ITS infrastructure.
• Undertake electrical fault-finding, testing and verification across road network assets.
• Work across data, communications, fibre, CCTV, vehicle detection and associated field cabling.
• Complete works safely and in accordance with electrical, WHS and departmental standards.

Tickets & experience you'll need

• Current Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence licence class must state Electrical Mechanic.
• Current CPR and LVR Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel competencies.
• White Card and current Queensland C Class Driver's Licence.
• Relevant electrical trade experience, ideally across traffic signals, street lighting, ITS, infrastructure, industrial maintenance or field service, plus your own basic hand tools.

Highly regarded:

• MR Driver's Licence.
• EWP High Risk Work Licence WP >11m.
• Working in Proximity to Traffic Parts 1 & 2.
• ACMA Open Cabler registration with Structured, Optical Fibre and/or Coaxial endorsements.

Benefits

• Strong hourly rates $50.25/hr - $52.42/hr
• Excellent penalty rates for applicable night, weekend and overtime work.
• Work with a well-established government infrastructure team delivering essential services across Queensland's road network.
• Gain exposure to specialised electrical infrastructure, including traffic signals, ITS, road lighting, communications, fibre and intelligent road systems.
• Structured training and competency development, with opportunities to broaden your technical capability

About AWX
AWX started out with two blokes, a people problem and a whole lot of grit and that's still how we run. We show up, know the grind and get the right people into the right jobs across 20+ locations in Australia and New Zealand. Be part of a crew that works hard, keeps its word and helps businesses and people run stronger.

How to apply
Click Apply Now' to submit your application.
Contact Karlee Rogers at [email protected] or [0487 416 817](tel:0487 416 817) for more details.
If this role isn't quite what you're after, check out other opportunities at awx.com.au.
AWX is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.