At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair heavy road transport vehicles in a local workshop.
- Company: Join Red Dust Holdings, a respected civil construction and heavy haulage company.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, job security, and flexible day shifts.
- Other info: Strong team culture with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Build a long-term career locally while working on exciting projects across WA.
- Qualifications: Must have experience with heavy vehicles and relevant trade qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Experienced Heavy Road Transport Mechanics wanted in Geraldton. Day shift only, various rosters & competitive rates on offer.
- 05th October, 2026
- HEAVY ROAD TRANSPORT MECHANICS
- Geraldton Based | Day Shift Only | Various Rosters Available
Red Dust Holdings (RDH) are a privately owned Civil Construction, Heavy Haulage and Mining Services business based in Geraldton, with projects across Western Australia.
We value hard work, straight-up communication, and backing our team.
Our core values of Honesty, Respect and Integrity underpin everything we do.
We genuinely value our employees and understand our team is our biggest asset, offering excellent conditions and long-term opportunities for the right people.
We are seeking experienced Heavy Road Transport Mechanics to join our Geraldton-based team, maintaining and repairing our fleet of prime movers, trucks, trailers and heavy haulage equipment.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a Geraldton local who wants a stable home base, day-shift work with flexibility on rosters, while remaining available for occasional travel to projects across WA when required.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Heavy Road Transport Mechanic with RDH, you’ll be responsible for keeping our road transport and heavy haulage fleet safe, reliable and ready for operation.
You’ll work in our local Geraldton workshop, with occasional site deployments to support field operations.
Your role will include
- Performing scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on prime movers, rigid trucks, trailers and heavy haulage combinations
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, air, brake and hydraulic faults
- Inspecting and maintaining engines, drivetrains, suspensions, steering systems, braking systems and trailer components
- Completing roadworthiness inspections and ensuring vehicles meet safety, compliance and operational requirements
- Recording maintenance, repairs and defects accurately and completing work to a high standard
- Working independently and collaboratively across our Geraldton workshop and project teams
- Travelling to WA project sites as required to support field servicing and breakdowns
This is not a Perth-based FIFO role.
We are looking for someone who is Geraldton based and wants to build a long-term career with a local company, while having the flexibility to work away when projects require it.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing prime movers, heavy trucks, trailers and heavy haulage equipment
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability across mechanical, electrical, air brake and hydraulic systems
- Sound knowledge of road transport safety, servicing and compliance requirements
- Ability to work independently in a busy workshop and respond effectively to breakdowns Flexible, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
- Professional, safe and timely work practices
- Strong communication and accurate maintenance-record skills
- Full Australian working rights
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening
- Satisfactory National Police Clearance
EDUCATION, LICENCES AND TRAINING
- Australian-recognised trade qualification in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Heavy Diesel or equivalent
- Valid Australian HR Driver's Licence
- Construction Induction (White/Blue Card)
- Experience with heavy haulage combinations and trailer systems (highly regarded)
- Experience with civil construction equipment (highly regarded)
- Air-conditioning licence and experience (highly regarded)
WHY WORK FOR RED DUST HOLDINGS?
- Permanent full-time employment
- Day shift only, with various rosters available
- Geraldton-based role with the opportunity to work across WA projects
- Job security with a strong, consistent pipeline of work
- Well-maintained, late-model equipment
- Competitive rates based on experience
- Weekly pay + superannuation paid on all hours worked
- Additional site allowance when deployed to projects away from Geraldton
- Strong team culture - you're not just a number
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Genuine recognition and respect
Do you live in the local Geraldton region and want a role that gives you the best of both worlds?We'd love to hear from you.
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Heavy Road Transport Mechanics employer: Red Dust Holdings
Red Dust Holdings (RDH) is an exceptional employer for Heavy Diesel Mechanics, offering a stable Geraldton-based role with the chance to work on diverse projects across Western Australia. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, RDH provides competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team culture that values honesty, respect, and integrity. Enjoy the benefits of local work while having the flexibility to travel for site deployments, all within a company that genuinely recognises and appreciates its workforce.
