[Hiring] Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic @Wild Desert Employment Co Pty

Role Description

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

• Workshop Diesel Mechanics (2 Positions)
  • 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.