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Data Destruction Technician Department: Operations $20 Hourly || Paid Biweekly HOURS OF OPERATIONS: MONDAY-FRIDAY|| 6:30AM-3PM Company Description: DMD Systems Recovery, LLC (DMD) provides IT Asset ...

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How much do data destruction jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for data destruction in Arizona is $21.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $20.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a data destruction?

A Data Destruction job involves securely erasing, shredding, or otherwise eliminating sensitive digital or physical data to prevent unauthorized access or recovery. Professionals in this field use specialized software, degaussers, or physical destruction methods to ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations. This role is essential for companies handling sensitive information, such as financial records, personal data, or proprietary business information.

What does a data destruction do?

In a data destruction role, your daily tasks often include receiving, inventorying, and securely destroying hard drives, storage devices, or physical documents using approved methods and equipment. You'll document each step to comply with regulatory and client requirements, sometimes providing certificates of destruction. The position typically requires close collaboration with IT teams, logistics staff, and sometimes external vendors to ensure all data is handled according to company policies and legal standards. Attention to confidentiality and following detailed protocols are a must, as you may regularly encounter sensitive information.

What does data destruction mean?

Data destruction in a data destruction job refers to the process of securely erasing or physically destroying digital information to prevent unauthorized access. This often involves methods such as degaussing, shredding, or using certified software tools, and requires adherence to industry standards and certifications to ensure data is unrecoverable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in data destruction, and why are they important?

To excel in Data Destruction, you need a keen understanding of data privacy regulations, strong attention to detail, and experience with secure data wiping or physical destruction techniques, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industry tools such as degaussers, shredders, and software-based erasure solutions, as well as certifications like NAID AAA or CompTIA Security+, is often preferred. Dependability, integrity, and clear communication are vital soft skills, as trustworthiness and adherence to strict protocols are essential in this role. These capabilities ensure sensitive data is completely and compliantly destroyed, protecting organizational and customer information from breach or misuse.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Data Destruction jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Data Destruction job openings:

Infographic showing various Data Destruction job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,819 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Data Destruction Technician

DMD Systems Recovery

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Data Destruction Technician
Department: Operations

$20 Hourly || Paid Biweekly
HOURS OF OPERATIONS:

MONDAY-FRIDAY|| 6:30AM-3PM
Company Description:
DMD Systems Recovery, LLC (DMD) provides IT Asset Disposition solutions adhering to the most rigorous environmental and security standards to deliver confidence to companies who value our world and their reputation. We are a certified B Corp in the Electronics and Sustainability field, with facilities in Tempe, AZ, Austin, TX, and Palo Alto, CA.
Job Summary:
The Data Destruction Technician is part of the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) team and is responsible for the secure and safe destruction of client data. Operationally this includes data erasure using software or physical shred or destruction based on client commitments or asset condition for laptops, pcs, phones, servers, or network devices. You will also assist with the physical grading determining next steps for the equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Destroy Data
  • Erase or Shred HDD
  • Image Devices
  • Record condition and grade
  • Input all data into ERP
  • Monitor Erasure Software
  • Recommendations and actions to improve the department and outcomes
  • Offsite projects as appropriate
  • Other duties as necessary and assigned

Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Basic computer skills
  • Great communication skills, detailed-oriented, and consistent
  • Collaboration in a team environment
  • Previous warehouse experience preferred
  • Experience with sanitizing / testing HDDs and SSDs preferred
  • Experience troubleshooting issues with enterprise-grade information systems (servers, networking equipment, storage arrays, etc.), laptops, desktops, and mobile devices

Physical Requirements:
  • May include standing for long periods of time, squatting, twisting, bending, and lifting between 10-50 lbs. (or more) regularly.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made, enabling individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employment Details:
This full-time position reports to the Manager of Data Services & Lifecycle. This role is permanent with a biweekly pay cycle. DMD is an equal opportunity employer. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background checks.