Maintenance Technician

Divert; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Safe harbor 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Divert is a circular economy company focused on preventing waste through technology and infrastructure. This Maintenance Technician role supports our RNG plant operations, ensuring front-end and back-end processes run optimally and safely.

It requires hands-on maintenance of conveyors, pumps, gears, and electrical systems, with coordination of downtime and contractor work. The position is on site in California, with day shift options and a starting pay of $30-34 per hour, plus benefits and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent; plus 2-3 years in Industrial Maintenance or RNG/reciprocating compressor experience.
• 2-year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred; military background a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance with PPE, gas monitoring, LOTO, and other safety policies.
• Perform daily plant walkthroughs for safety, inspections, and control parameter reviews.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, electrical, and control systems; use diagnostic tools.
• Coordinate downtime with Site leadership for planned maintenance and outages.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment and tools, including forklifts and access equipment.
• Document maintenance activities in the CMMS and assist in spare parts inventory.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams to address complex issues and improve uptime.
• Supervise 3rd party contractors for maintenance projects and plant improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Mechanical systems troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance

Military background (plus)

Tools

P&ID reading

Job description

About Divert

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food - Prevent, Provide, Power - Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

About Divert

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food - Prevent, Provide, Power - Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment. Divert's Integrated Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plant receives unsold food from clients, analyzes the content, separates the packaging from the organics that can then be digested, ultimately processing the mixed liquor through our anaerobic digestion tank. The end result is RNG sold to the local natural gas pipeline and a reduction in waste going to a landfill. This role will be responsible for ensuring the equipment and systems are running optimally, including but not limited to front end (bin washer, de-packaging/separating processes, wasted food processing) and back end (wastewater treatment, biogas purification, filtration) processes.

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, Divert’s Maintenance Technicians play a pivotal role as they drive operational efficiencies while championing our safety and culture initiatives. Our Maintenance Technicians work in our Integrated Food Processing and Renewable Natural Gas facilities, utilizing cutting edge technology to solve the food waste crisis.

Shifts Available

• Day shift, Sunday thru Thursday, 6 am start time

Responsibilities

• Ensure Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety regulations and policies including but not limited to PPEs, gas monitoring devices, LOTO, Fall Prevention, Confined Space, Hot Work, and more.
• Conduct daily plant walkthroughs for safety, equipment inspections, and review of the HMI/controls for operational parameters.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on numerous types of equipment including but not limited to belt and screw conveyors, presses, pumps, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, blowers, heat exchangers, tanks, piping, valves, pressurized vessels, filtering and scrubbing vessels.
• Diagnose and repair faults in machinery, electrical systems, and control systems. Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve issues in hardware and software.
• Coordinate and communicate downtime of equipment for planned maintenance operations with the Site leadership team.
• Utilize tools and equipment: Use a variety of hand and power tools to perform maintenance tasks, including mechanical, welding, plumbing, and electrical work as needed.
• Document all maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Assist in inventory management for spare parts and equipment for the site.
• Understands and drives maintenance activities to optimize key performance indicators.
• Coordinate and supervise 3rd party contractors as needed to execute maintenance operations.
• Leads or supports special projects and plant improvements.
• Operates powered industrial vehicles (PIV’s) to include but not limited to forklifts, scissor lifts, front-end loaders, and aerial platform lifts.
• Work closely with engineers, production teams, and other technicians to address complex issues and ensure system uptime.
• Other duties as assigned include supplementing process manpower at the appropriate level of training per the skills matrix.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently require the ability to drive a forklift, sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Must be able to bend, stand, walk, sit, kneel frequently.
• Is comfortable operating equipment and repetitive tasks throughout their shift.
• Is able to handle potential changes in temperature on site, humidity and wetness in working areas.

What We’re Looking For

• HS Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2-3 years minimum Industrial Maintenance, Fabrication, Landfill RNG, or Reciprocating Compressor experience.
• 2-year technical degree, associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or a relatedevant field, or military background is a plus.
• 1-3 years in a Leadership role is a plus.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Ability to read and edit P&IDs and schematic diagrams.
• Understanding sensors, actuators, and motion control systems.

What's In It For You?

• $30-34 / hour based on experience
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact the Divert Recruiting Team, [e-mail]