Shaft Air Legger

About Us

MCA Engineering is a trusted leader in delivering innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. With a focus on excellence, we pride ourselves on building success through the experience, knowledge, and skills of our dedicated team. Our expertise spans mining, industrial, and construction sectors, where we’ve delivered a range of complex, challenging projects—big and small.

At MCA, we’re committed to safety, quality, environment and continual improvement, providing our clients with industry-leading services backed by a dedicated team of professionals.

The Role MCA Engineering is seeking a Shaft Air Legger to be involved in underground shaft maintenance activities, including air leg drilling, ground support installation, rehabilitation works and assisting Boilermakers with the installation and replacement of shaft steelwork. This is a FIFO or DIDO role to Broken Hill.

Key Responsibilities

• Air leg drilling
• Ground support and rehabilitation work.
• Assisting Boilermakers with shaft steelwork installation and replacement programs
• Underground shaft maintenance activities
• General labouring and mining support duties as required
• Working safely in accordance with site procedures and standards

Roster and Conditions

• $54.29 per hour plus air legging allowances seeing you earn up to $73 per hour
• Permanent Full Time
• FIFO or DIDO
• 12 hour shifts – alternating between day shift and night shift each swing
• 7 days on / 7 days off roster
• Accommodation provided

About You:

• Previous experience operating air legs in an underground mining environment
• Experience with ground support and rehabilitation work
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• High Risk Work Licence – Forklift is essential
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and D&A testing
• Working at Heights, Confined Space, Basic Rigging, Dogging, First Aid & CPR are desirable

If you’re an experienced shaft air legger, we want to hear from you. Apply now by sending your resume to recruitment@mcagroup.com.au or click Apply Now.