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 breakdownsFlexible,



adaptable and solutions-focused approach
- Professional, protected 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 robust, 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
- Solid 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 (City of Greater Geraldton)
🏢 Red Dust Holdings
📍 City of Greater Geraldton