Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Motorized) - MSP

Delta Air Lines; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation and personal time

Comprehensive health benefits

Flight privileges

Career development programs

Job summary

Delta Air Lines is seeking a Ground Maintenance Mechanic (GMM) in Minneapolis to ensure safe operation and maintenance of Ground Support Equipment. This role involves performing minor repairs and inspections while assisting technicians in maintaining motorized equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems.

The position offers competitive benefits including a salary, bonuses, and comprehensive health plans, all while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Consistent prioritization of safety and security.
• Must be at least 18 years old with work authorization.
• Ability to lift between 50 and 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance on Ground Support Equipment.
• Assist technicians on motorized equipment.
• Complete data entry for work assignments.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical understanding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree from technical school (preferred)

Job description

How You’ll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

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 six 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.

Summary Of 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 connects with other company personnel as needed.

Internal Movement Eligibility

Internal employees: Before applying for this position, please reference the company’s Internal Mobility Policy and Residency Policy to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements. You must be in good standing, which includes meeting performance standards and tenure requirements in your current role. For more information, visit the HR portal or contact your manager or HR representative. Compliance with these policies is mandatory for consideration.

Delta Air Lines will never ask candidates for money throughout our recruitment process, including for any pre‑employment screenings. All email communications with Delta’s recruitment team will come from a Delta email domain. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an outreach from Delta’s recruitment team, you can contact [e-mail].

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• 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.
• Be 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.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (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 And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on sharing success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry‑leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• New hires are eligible for up to two weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31).
• In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12‑month period.
• Ten paid holidays per calendar year.
• Birthing parents are eligible for 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.
• Non‑birthing parents are eligible for two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short‑/long‑term disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back‑up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
• Domestic and international space‑available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs to achieve your long‑term career goals.
• Worldwide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
• Business resource groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Delta perks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.