Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) - JFK

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Transportation reimbursement up to $250 per month

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is looking for a Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) based in New York City. As part of the Ground Support Equipment team, you will repair a variety of vehicles and airport systems. This position requires a two-year degree or three years' experience, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus and reimbursement for transportation expenses. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in vehicle mechanics and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting, servicing, and repairing vehicles and airport systems.
• Proficiency in electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Ability to complete data entry for work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair components on a diverse body of equipment.
• Perform bodywork and technical repairs.
• Complete data entry for work records.

Skills

Vehicle/Heavy equipment mechanics

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Data entry

Education

Two-year degree from a post-secondary technical school

Minimum of three years of demonstrated ability

Job description

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 a part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team. A GMT (Motorized) specializes as a vehicle/heavy equipment mechanic, repairing vehicles and a variety of airport systems and equipment. This opportunity requires the completion of a two-year degree at a post-secondary technical school or a minimum of three years of demonstrated ability.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Inspects, services, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and overhauls all components like truck chassis, body, and drive‑train components on a diverse body of equipment.
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair, painting, bodywork, and technical work.
• Completing data entry to record work assignments and connecting with other company personnel as needed.
• Repair and perform maintenance on mix of motorized equipment as well as bodywork and other technical work.

External Applicants Only – Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) hired to work at the [Airport Name] airport receive a $5,000 sign‑on bonus. You will receive $2,500 after 90 days of employment and the remaining $2,500 after 180 days of employment.

The starting rate for this position can increase within 6 months of your start date, based on premiums offered. Examples include, but are not limited to, ASE Certification, CIMM Certification, shift differential, and skill differential.

Eligible Delta employees based in New York City (JFK or LGA) can be reimbursed up to $250 per month for specific transportation expenses incurred while traveling to and from work. Employees using public transit, including trains, buses, subways, ferries or van pools to get to and from JFK or LGA may be eligible.

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].