Riccarton High School
Recycler/Dismantler Kaihangarua/Kaiwetewete
Recyclers/dismantlers take apart, separate and sort materials to be recycled or reused.
Recyclers may do some or all of the following:
- sort materials, such as paper, plastics, glass, and green waste
- press paper, plastic, and metal cans into bales
- collect and dispose of solid and hazardous waste
- operate fork-lifts to load or unload materials.
Dismantlers may do some or all of the following:
- identify and sort different metals for processing or resale
- assess vehicles and make offers to buy them
- assess buildings and make offers to deconstruct them
- remove all saleable parts from vehicles and buildings
- sell parts to garages and the public, and sell vehicle remnants for scrap metal
- sell recycled/salvaged building materials to the public.
Physical Requirements
Recyclers/dismantlers need to be reasonably fit and strong as they may be on their feet for long periods, and have to lift heavy objects.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for recyclers/dismantlers includes:
- volunteer work at a community recycling centre
- physical labour
- forklift and loader driving
- factory work.
Personal Qualities
Recyclers/dismantlers need to be:
- motivated
- efficient
- adaptable
- reliable and punctual.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for recyclers/dismantlers includes:
- volunteer work at a community recycling centre
- physical labour
- forklift and loader driving
- factory work.
Related Subjects
Recycler/Dismantlers can earn around $19-$20 per hour per year.
Recyclers/dismantlers may progress into supervisory roles. They may also set up their own businesses.
Recyclers may specialise in recycling a certain type of material such as metal, plastic or glass.
Automotive dismantlers often specialise in dismantling certain types of vehicles such as trucks, four-wheel drives or Japanese cars.
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