Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic 2/2 – Roma – Remote

Trades Mech • Roma, Queensland 4455, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic with post-trade experience.
  • Strong diagnostic and practical fault-finding skills (hydraulics, electrical, compressed air).
  • Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Role Type

Within Australia • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Pay Rate

$120,000 AUD – $138,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanics (3 Vacancies) | 2/2 DIDO Roster

  • Location: Roma, QLD
  • Roster: 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off (DIDO) • Home Every Night for Roma Locals (Workshop roles)
  • Positions Available: 2x Workshop-Based • 1x Field-Based
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Wild Desert?

Wild Desert is one of Australia’s largest and most trusted private well servicing and transport providers. As a fast-growing industry leader, we provide modern equipment, an exceptional safety culture, and a rock-solid pipeline of long-term work.

Choose Your Path: Workshop vs. Field

We are currently recruiting for two distinct styles of roles to suit your mechanical strengths:

🛠️ Workshop Diesel Mechanics (2 Positions) – Home Every Night for Locals

  • The Focus: High-level component rebuilds, major servicing, and scheduled preventative maintenance.
  • The Environment: Based out of our well-equipped, structured Roma workshop.
  • The Local Advantage: If you are a Roma local, you get the best of both worlds—stable rostered workshop hours and the ability to sleep in your own bed every single night.

⚡ Field-Based Diesel Mechanic (1 Position)

  • The Focus: Rapid response breakdown repairs, field diagnostics, and critical on-site troubleshooting.
  • The Environment: Deploying directly to field locations and well sites surrounding the Roma region.
  • Ideal for: A self-motivated operator who thrives on variety, loves working autonomously, and enjoys the fast pace of live field operations.

The Fleet & Key Responsibilities

Across both roles, you will look after our premium fleet of prime movers, rig trucks, and heavy haulage equipment.

  • Diagnostics: Fault-finding across complex hydraulics, electrical, and compressed air systems.
  • Asset Management: Utilizing our Quality Management System to log work and track parts wear.
  • Safety First: Adhering to strict protocols to ensure your team and equipment operate safely.

What We’re Looking For

  • Trade Qualification: Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic with post-trade experience.
  • Aptitude: Strong diagnostic and practical fault-finding skills.
  • Rights: Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Advantageous: Prior Oil & Gas field experience is highly regarded (especially for the Field role).

What’s on Offer?

  • ⚖️ Ultimate Work-Life Balance: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off DIDO roster (or local layout).
  • 🏠 Local Benefit: Sleep at home every night if you live locally and take a workshop role.
  • 💰 Top-Tier Remuneration: Highly competitive salary package with full-time security.
  • 📈 Growth: Career advancement opportunities and comprehensive mentoring.

Ready to Apply?

Click [APPLY NOW] to submit your resume. Please state your preference for the Workshop or Field-based position, and if you are a Roma local, in your application.