Lead Ground Maintenance Technician (Motorized) - JFK at Delta Air Lines
New York, NY
About the Job
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) As a Lead Ground Maintenance Technician (GMT) in a motorized role, you will be a part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team, where you will lead and supervise a group of Stationary Ground Maintenance Technicians (GMT) Stationary Ground Maintenance Mechanics (GMM) and Maintenance Utility 1 Employees (MUE1) in planning and laying out work. The Lead GMT utilizes appropriate equipment and material to accomplish all routine and non-routine maintenance functions on specialized equipment and parts.
Summary of responsibilities:
- Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair, body work, and other technical work as required on all Ground Support Equipment.
- Completes data entry to record work assignments and will communicate with other Company personnel as needed.
- Inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and overhauling all ground support equipment and components, such as the truck chassis, body, and drive-train components on a variety of equipment.
This position is full-time with a starting pay of $56.78 per hour.
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.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
- 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.
- Must have successfully completed a two-year degree at a post-secondary technical school or have a minimum of three years of experience in Ground Support Equipment maintenance.
- Achieve a satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine ability to perform required tasks.
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Be willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Have a thorough theoretical and working knowledge of motorized ground support equipment (GSE).
- Practice safety and environmental conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
- Proficiency in reading and comprehending mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and provide outstanding customer service. Lead GMTs should be able to comprehend and apply information contained in detailed and complex technical manuals, procedural manuals, blueprints, etc. with no assistance.
- Have good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a variety of environments.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
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 2-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.
- LGA/JFK employees may be reimbursed up to $250/month for specific transportation expenses through the NYC Transit Reimbursement Program.
- 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.
- Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-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.
- World-wide 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 Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
