Automotive Technician - Entry Level (Veteran Apprenticeship) - Auffenberg Kia

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program to start your career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. This entry-level position is tailored for Veterans, offering valuable hands-on training and the opportunity to earn competitive wages while working under experienced technicians.

Benefits

Full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer

One-year GI Bill approved apprenticeship

Access to tools, equipment, and training

Eligibility for GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge required.
• Valid Driver's License with clean record required.
• Completion of drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Kia vehicles.
• Complete repair orders per Kia and Retailer policies.
• Participate in hands-on training sessions.

Skills

Interest in automotive repair

Willingness to learn

Job description

Automotive Technician - Entry Level (Veteran Apprenticeship) - Auffenberg Kia

Automotive Technician - Entry Level (Veteran Apprenticeship) - Auffenberg Kia

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KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) provided pay range

This range is provided by KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$38,000.00/yr - $48,000.00/yr

Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, Kia America, Inc. has established the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP).

Job Description

• Assist in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Kia vehicles including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components under the guidance of experienced technicians
• Complete repair orders and warranty request orders in accordance with established Kia and Retailer policies and procedures
• Participate in hands-on training sessions to build skills necessary for conducting diagnostics and repairs using Kia diagnostic tools and equipment
• Support the team by learning and adhering to service and communication practices that promote customer satisfaction
  
  

This entry-level position is designed for Veterans who are ready to start their career in automotive service. All potential employment opportunities presented and advertised within this site are with independently owned and operated Kia Retailers. Applicants who seek employment through this site are applying for full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer and not with KUS or ERS. All employment opportunities listed within this site are subject to applicable Federal and State statutes, rules, and regulations governing employment, which apply to each individual Kia Retailer's specific location.

KUS and ERS make no warranties (expressed or implied) or guarantees of employment to any individual seeking to participate in the Kia Veteran Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP). All employment decisions are at the discretion of the specific Kia Retailer to which an employment application is made, conditional upon meeting eligibility, skill, and experience requirements to participate in VTAP.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge
• Valid Drivers License from any state with a clean driving record
• Interest in automotive repair and maintenance with a willingness to learn
• Must be willing to complete and pass drug screening and background checks
  
  

Benefits

Kia VTAP Apprenticeship Highlights:

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer
• A program designed specifically for Veterans facilitated by Veterans!
• Participation in a one-year competency-based GI Bill approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
• Access to all tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed to complete the apprenticeship and certification process
• Eligible Veterans may apply for and receive a substantial GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during their apprenticeship

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