Posted by Delta Air Lines is hiring a Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Motorized) at LaGuardia Airport in New York, New York. The role supports Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team and involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, removing, and replacing components on selected motorized ground support equipment.
The position requires mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge applicable to industrial powered systems, along with a willingness to work rotating schedules that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Motorized)
- Employer: Delta Air Lines
- Location: New York, New York, USA
- Worksite: LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- Starting Pay: $27.81 per hour
- Sign-on Bonus: $2,500 for eligible external applicants hired at LGA
- Minimum Experience: 6 months in vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance
- Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Schedule: Fixed and/or rotating
- Work Hours: May include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Age Requirement: At least 18
- Travel: Not specified as a job requirement
About the Employer
Delta Air Lines is an airline company whose operations include ground support equipment and airport services. The listing describes a workplace focused on safety, customer care, inclusion, professional development, and employee benefits.
Job Description
As a Ground Maintenance Mechanic in a motorized role, the employee will perform semi-skilled maintenance work on ground support equipment. The position involves using appropriate tools and materials for minor maintenance tasks and assisting more senior maintenance personnel when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect selected ground support equipment.
- Perform minor troubleshooting.
- Repair, remove, and replace equipment components.
- Assist Lead Ground Maintenance Technicians and Ground Maintenance Technicians.
- Complete data entry related to work assignments.
- Communicate with other company personnel when necessary.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety and security.
Qualifications and Requirements
Required
- High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- At least 18 years old.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency in English.
- Ability to lift 50–70 pounds.
- Willingness to work fixed and/or rotating schedules, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Satisfactory performance on required entry tests.
- Six months of experience in a vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance environment.
Preferred
- Detailed understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read technical documents, manuals, and schematics.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to respond to customer needs with limited direction.
- Ability to perform repairs in time-sensitive situations.
- Two-year technical school degree and/or related military experience.
Salary and Benefits
Starting pay is $27.81 per hour.
Eligible external applicants hired for the LGA position receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments according to the listing.
Delta also lists benefits including a 401(k) with company contributions of up to 9%, vacation, paid personal time, paid holidays, parental leave, medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, family-care programs, wellbeing resources, employee assistance, flight privileges, career development programs, and employee discounts.
Eligible Delta employees based at JFK or LGA may also qualify for reimbursement of up to $250 per month for specified transportation expenses.
Who Should Apply?
This role may suit maintenance professionals with hands-on experience working with vehicles, heavy equipment, or industrial powered systems who want to work with airport ground support equipment.
FAQs
Where is the Ground Maintenance Mechanic position located?
The position is at LaGuardia Airport in New York, New York, USA.
What is the starting pay?
The starting pay is $27.81 per hour.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes. Eligible external applicants hired at LGA receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
How much maintenance experience is required?
The listing calls for six months of experience in a vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance environment.
Is a degree required?
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. A two-year technical degree is listed as preferred.
Does the position require shift flexibility?
Yes. Employees must be willing to work fixed and/or rotating schedules that can include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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