Also called: DEMIL Technician, DLA Disposition Services Specialist
Destroys or strips old military gear so it can never be used as a weapon, cutting up vehicles, shredding body armor and removing secret parts.
At DLA disposition sites, workers check what each item is and how it must be destroyed, then torch-cut, crush or shred it. They pull out sensitive electronics, record everything, and sell the leftover scrap. Some items get reused by schools or police instead.
Federal wage-grade or GS civilian pay, 2026 estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0.5 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training in DEMIL codes, cutting and equipment safety.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Federal civilian defense jobs track the defense budget; steady hiring with retirements (approx.).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Software tracks DEMIL codes; cutting and inspecting gear stays hands-on.
Classes: Welding or metal shop, Business math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9199.
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