Experienced Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) - LGA Airport - Delta Air Lines

Join the Delta Team: Keep Climbing as a Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) At Delta Air Lines, we're passionate about connecting people and communities around the world. As a leading airline, we're committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring the safety of our customers and employees, and maintaining a strong, diverse workforce. We're now seeking an experienced Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) to join our team at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). As a key member of our Ground Support Equipment team, you'll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. About the Role: Key Responsibilities As a Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized), you'll be responsible for inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and overhauling various components of our ground support equipment, including truck chassis, body, and drive-train components. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our equipment, and you'll work closely with other technicians and vendors to achieve this goal. Inspect, service, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and overhaul components of ground support equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Perform bodywork, painting, and technical repairs as needed. Complete data entry to record work assignments and communicate with other team members. Repair and maintain a diverse range of motorized equipment, including vehicles and airport systems. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating repairs with other GMTs and outside vendors. Respond to customer needs with minimal direction and perform repairs in time-sensitive situations. What We Offer: Benefits and Perks At Delta Air Lines, we're committed to sharing our success with our employees. As a Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized), you'll enjoy a competitive salary, industry-leading profit-sharing program, and performance incentives. You'll also have access to a range of benefits and perks, including: A 401(k) plan with generous company contributions up to 9%. Up to 2 weeks of vacation earned for use in the following vacation year. Up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period. 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and life insurance. Family care assistance, including fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, and subsidized back-up care. Holistic wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Domestic and international space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members. Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals. World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals focused on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. Compensation and Sign-on Bonus The minimum starting hourly rate for this position is $31.22, with the ability to increase your hourly rate within 6 months of your start date based on premiums offered, such as ASE Certification, CIMM Certification, Shift differential, and Skill differential. External applicants hired to work at LGA airport will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $2,500 after 90 days of employment and $2,500 after 180 days of employment. Requirements: What You Need to Succeed To be considered for this role, you'll need to meet our minimum qualifications, including: A high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. At least 18 years of age and authorization to work in the United States. A valid driver's license. Proficiency in English. The ability to lift items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds. Willingness to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine your ability to perform required tasks. Preferred Qualifications: What Will Give You a Competitive Edge While not required, the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge: A detailed understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subject areas. The ability to read, comprehend, and apply information found in technical documents, manuals, and schematics. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as a team and coordinate repairs with other GMTs and outside vendors. The ability to respond to customer needs with minimal direction and perform repairs in time-sensitive situations. Our Culture: Living Our Values At Delta Air Lines, our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values - Care, Integrity, Resilience, and Servant Leadership - every day, in everything we do. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected. As a Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized), you'll be part of a team that prioritizes safety, security, and customer satisfaction. Why Join Delta Air Lines? By joining our team, you'll become part of a dynamic and growing organization that's passionate about connecting people and communities. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills, advance your career, and make a meaningful contribution to our success. We're committed to sharing our success with our employees, and we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your wellbeing and career goals. Ready to Apply? Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We're looking for great people to join our friendly team, and we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) at Delta Air Lines, you'll be part of a team that's dedicated to excellence, customer satisfaction, and making a difference in the lives of our customers and employees. Don't miss this chance to join our team and start your journey to "Keep Climbing"! Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career with Delta Air Lines. Apply for this job