Recycler and dismantler, Kaiwetewete hangarua, para hoki
Also known as
- Resource recovery operator, scrap yard operator, wrecker
Recyclers and dismantlers prepare, sort and dismantle materials or products for recycling.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $39
Most common
$52
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Recyclers and dismantlers
- usually work regular business hours, but may work weekends
- usually work at recycling depots, garages, workshops, and car-wrecking and demolition yards
- may work in noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be safety conscious
Tasks
- prepare materials and products for recycling
- sort glass, metal and plastic
- operate recycling machines and equipment
- load recycling machines and equipment
- record materials recycled
- repair machines and equipment
- drive forklifts to move heavy materials
- keep the work area clean and safe
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a forklift endorsement
- a New Zealand Certificate in Resource Recovery (Level 2)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Resource Recovery (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Resource Recovery (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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