Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) - TPA

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 Technician (GMT) in a motorized role, you will be part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team, specializing as a vehicle/heavy equipment mechanic to repair vehicles and a variety of airport systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, services, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and overhauls components like truck chassis, body, and drive-train on diverse equipment.
• Performs electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair, painting, bodywork, and technical tasks.
• Completes data entry to record work assignments and coordinates with other company personnel as needed.
• Repairs and maintains a mix of motorized equipment, including bodywork and other technical tasks.

The starting rate for this position can increase within 6 months of your start date based on premiums such as ASE Certification, CIMM Certification, shift differential, and skill differential.

Requirements

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age with authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in English.
• 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.
• Must achieve a satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine ability to perform required tasks.

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 GMTs and outside vendors.
• Ability to respond to customers' needs with minimal direction and perform repairs in time-sensitive situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit-sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• 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.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave for birthing parents; 2 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• 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 an employee assistance program, free financial coaching, and 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 initiatives.
• Business Resource Groups to connect employees with common interests and promote inclusion.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks, such as car and hotel rentals, auto/home/pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.