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Metalico

Auto Dismantler

Buffalo, NY

$20 - $25/hr

May use a variety of hand and power tools to remove usable parts and components, such as engines ... We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle ...

Aesop Intermediate LLC

Auto Dismantler

Carrollton, GA · On-site

$18/hr

Sort and process parts; recycle or dispose of damaged or worn-out parts in the appropriate manner ... Ability to properly use hand and power tools to disassemble vehicles and remove parts. * Ability to ...

Aesop Intermediate LLC

Auto Dismantler

Walls, MS · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Sort and process parts; recycle or dispose of damaged or worn-out parts in the appropriate manner ... Ability to properly use hand and power tools to disassemble vehicles and remove parts. * Ability to ...

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How much do power auto recycling jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for power auto recycling in the United States is $26.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Power Auto Recycling vs Auto Recycling Technician?

AspectPower Auto RecyclingAuto Recycling Technician
CertificationsASE certifications, EPA certificationsASE certifications, EPA certifications
Work EnvironmentAuto salvage yards, recycling facilitiesAuto salvage yards, recycling facilities
Job FocusManaging auto recycling processes, overseeing operationsDisassembling vehicles, removing parts, processing materials
Employer & IndustryAuto recycling companies, salvage yardsAuto salvage yards, recycling centers

Power Auto Recycling typically refers to a company or facility involved in auto recycling operations, often overseeing multiple processes. An Auto Recycling Technician is a hands-on role focused on disassembling vehicles and removing parts. While both roles require similar certifications and work in auto salvage environments, Power Auto Recycling may involve supervisory or operational management, whereas Auto Recycling Technicians focus on technical tasks.

Infographic showing various Power Auto Recycling job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,347 per year, or $26.1 per hour.
Auto Mechanic (4-Day Temp)

Auto Mechanic (4-Day Temp)

City of New York

Woodside, NY • On-site

Part-time

Posted 23 days ago

City Of New York rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

481st of 644 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Job Description

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.
Under supervision, the primary responsibilities of an Auto Mechanic include but are not limited to:
1. Overhaul, repair and maintains engines, motors and motor-powered equipment, component assemblies, and component systems used in automotive, construction and special-purpose equipment powered by internal combustion engines; performs related work.
2. Acts as a "troubleshooter" in determining mechanical and electrical defects.
3. Overhaul, maintain and repairs auxiliary vehicle systems, including brake systems, transmissions, ignition systems, rear ends, differential assemblies, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, electronic systems, and other related components and systems.
4. Aligns wheels and repairs steering equipment. Relines and adjusts brakes and clutches. Makes minor repairs and adjustments in the field so that a vehicle may be returned to the garage or repair shop under its own power.
5. Conveys orders to other journeymen as directed.
6. Supervises machinist helpers, senior automotive service workers, automotive service workers, and other personnel as directed.
7. Trains assigned machinist helpers, senior automotive service workers, automotive service workers, or other related personnel in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks.
8. Performs minor auto body repairs.
9. Prepares reports and orders, and maintain records and inventories of parts, components, supplies and materials.
10. Operates and tests motor vehicles and equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
AUTO MECHANIC - 92510

Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an auto mechanic; or
2. Not less than two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as specified in "1" above plus sufficient helper or apprentice experience or relevant full-time education acquired in a college, university,technical school, trade school or vocational high school approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or relevant education.
License Requirements:
At the time of appointment candidates must possess a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License ("CDL") or a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Learner's Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License. Appointees hired with a Learner's Permit must obtain the Class B CDL within six months of appointment. The CDL, with no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Auto Mechanic work, must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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