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Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Motorized)

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Not specified
Posted Dec 30, 2025
Onsite

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About the role

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) The hourly rate of $30.15/hour will apply if benefits are not provided for this position. If benefits are provided, the starting base rate for this position will be a minimum of $26.74/hour. LAX requires the minimum cash wage per hour offered to be a minimum of $22.50 in accordance with the Los Angeles Living Wage Ordinance. 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. 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 will connect 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 candidatecare@delta.com.

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

  • Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
  • Embrace 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.
  • Qualified applications with an arrest or conviction record(s) will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
  • Based on the position you are considered for, this may include a review for the following but not limited to criminal, employment, residential and motor vehicle record history, license or credential verification, drug testing, reference checks, or medical examinations and SIDA eligibility as defined in accordance with 49 CFR 1544.229.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
  • up to 2-weeks of vacation
  • up to 56 hours of paid personal time
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
  • 2-weeks of paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
  • Family care assistance
  • Holistic Wellbeing programs
  • Domestic and International space-available flight privileges
  • Career development programs
  • World-wide partnerships
  • Business Resource Groups
  • Recognition rewards and awards
  • Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks

About the Company

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. 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:

Job Details

Salary Range

$27 - $30/hourly

Location

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Employment Type

Not specified

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