Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Motorized) - LAX

About the role

At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience. As a Ground Maintenance Mechanic (GMM) in a motorized role, you will be a part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team. This opportunity requires 6 months of experience in a vehicle/heavy equipment maintenance environment and an understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields as they apply to industrial powered systems. A GMM (Motorized) performs similar tasks of a semi-skilled vehicle/heavy equipment maintenance mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Applies appropriate tooling, equipment, and material to accomplish minor maintenance functions including inspections, minor troubleshooting, repairing, removing, and replacing components on select Ground Support Equipment.
• Assists a Lead Ground Maintenance Technician or a Ground Maintenance Technician on motorized equipment as needed.
• Completes data entry to record work assignments and will connect with other Company personnel as needed.

Requirements

Internal Movement Eligibility: Internal employees must reference the company's Internal Mobility Policy and Residency Policy to ensure eligibility. You must be in good standing, meeting performance standards and tenure requirements in your current role. Compliance is mandatory for consideration.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Ability to lift items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.
• Willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must achieve a satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine ability to perform required tasks.
• Qualified applications with an arrest or conviction record(s) will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Preferred qualifications

• A detailed understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subject areas.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information found in technical documents, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong communication while working as a team and coordinating repairs with other Delta personnel and outside vendors.
• Respond to customers' needs with minimum direction and perform repairs in time-sensitive situations.
• Completion of a two-year degree at a post-secondary technical school and/or related Military experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• New hires eligible for up to 2 weeks of vacation (earned for use in the following vacation year, April 1 – March 31).
• Up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Birthing parents eligible for 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave; non-birthing parents eligible for 2 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, and life insurance.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs for loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including employee assistance program, free financial coaching, and extensive mental health resources.
• Domestic and international space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs to achieve long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships for community service and sustainability goals focused on reducing carbon footprint.
• Business Resource Groups to connect employees with common interests, promote inclusion, and implement strategies.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the Unstoppable Together platform.
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks (car/hotel rentals, auto/home/pet insurance, legal services, childcare).