Senior Technician

Divertinc; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Divert is a circular economy company focused on preventing food waste through nationwide infrastructure and innovative tech. Senior Technicians support plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in RNG facilities with 2/2/3 shifts.

The role emphasizes collaboration with supervisors, hands-on maintenance, CIP/titration accuracy, and cross-training across processing positions to meet performance standards.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year technical/associate degree or military background is a plus.
• 1–3 years in Maintenance/Industrial Maintenance/Auto Mechanic experience.
• 1–3 years in a Leadership role preferred.
• Forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the plant supervisor to execute the daily operation plan.
• Engage with Divert HMI daily to monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Assist with CIP procedures and ensure titration accuracy and process adherence.
• Cross-train to support all processing positions on the plant floor.
• Perform daily sanitation tasks and support safety initiatives (LOTO, Fall Prevention, etc.).
• Identify and communicate safety, environmental, and operational risks; respond to alarms and emergencies.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of feedstock processing equipment and other RNG facility equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Math and computer skills

Maintenance experience (industrial)

Auto mechanic experience

Experience in fast-paced environment

Willing to work overtime

Education

HS Diploma

2 year Technical Degree/Associate's Degree

Military background (plus)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

What you’ll do:

Under the direction of the Assistant Plant Manager and Plant Supervisor, Divert’s Senior Technicians play a pivotal role as they drive operational efficiencies while championing our safety and culture initiatives. Our Senior Technicians work in our RNG facilities, utilizing cutting-edge technology to solve the food waste crisis.

Shifts Available:

• Days, 2/2/3, 6a to 6:30p
• Nights, 2/2/3, 6p to 6:30a

This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

Responsibilities:

Partners with the plant supervisor to execute the daily operation plan.

Engages directly with the Divert HMI daily to understand system performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive results that meet leadership-defined standards.

Assists with and executes clean-in-place (CIP) procedures, including but not limited to Biosis, MBR, and decanter operations, while ensuring titration accuracy and process adherence.

Cross-trained and able to support in all processing positions on the plant floor

Ensures execution of daily sanitation tasks

Safety leadership – ensures the team delivers excellence in LOTO, Fall Prevention, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, and more

Identifies and communicates potential safety, environmental, and operational risks within the food waste RNG facility; responds promptly to alarms, abnormal conditions, spills, equipment failures, and other emergencies; and escalates issues to leadership or emergency response personnel as needed.

Cross-trained to assist in the maintenance and repair of feedstock processing equipment and other RNG facility equipment.

Other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

HS Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

2 year Technical Degree, Associate’s degree, or Military background is a plus

1-3 years Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, or Auto Mechanic experience

1-3 years in a Leadership role preferred

Forklift experience required

Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication in English

Basic computer proficiency and mathematical skills

Experience leading in a fast-paced environment

Willing to work overtime

What’s in it for you?

$26-28/hour (+ $2/hr differential for night shift)

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)

Life Insurance

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 at [e-mail] .