_{27th August, 2026}

HEAVY DIESEL MECHANICS
Geraldton Based | Local Work + Site Deployments as required
  
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 Diesel Mechanics to join our Geraldton-based team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a Geraldton local who enjoys having a stable home base but is also happy to travel to projects across WA when required. You’ll have the opportunity to work locally in our Geraldton workshop, with occasional site deployments depending on project requirements.
  
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Heavy Diesel Mechanic with RDH, you’ll be primarily Geraldton based, working across our diverse fleet with the opportunity to head to site when required.
Your role will include:

• Performing planned preventative and breakdown maintenance on Civil and Mining mobile plant
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults across a diverse fleet
• Working across an expansive range of Heavy Earthmoving Equipment and 300+ RDH-owned assets
• Maintaining equipment to ensure reliability and sustainable operations
• Working both independently and collaboratively across our workshop and project teams
• Travelling to WA project sites as required to support field operations

  
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

• Experience across Heavy Mobile Plant, Trucks and Trailers
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments
• Flexible and adaptable mindset
• Solutions-focused approach
• Professional, safe and timely work practices
• Strong communication 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 – Heavy Diesel / Mobile Plant
• Valid Australian HR Driver’s License
• Construction Induction (White/Blue Card)
• Mobile Plant Technology Trade (highly regarded)
• Air-conditioning license & experience (highly regarded)

  
WHY WORK FOR RED DUST HOLDINGS?

• Permanent full-time employment
• 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

  
Live in Geraldton and looking for a role that gives you the best of both worlds?
We’d love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW and join a team that values quality workmanship, loyalty and getting the job done right.
  
For a confidential discussion, call our Recruitment team on (08) 9965 4891.

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