Automotive Technician / Jeffrey Kia

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment with a Kia Retailer

Access to tools and training

GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance for eligible Veterans

Job summary

A Veteran-focused apprenticeship program seeks candidates for a full-time Automotive Technician role. Applicants will diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles, while gaining skills through a structured program. Candidates with technical/mechanical experience and a valid driver's license are encouraged to apply. The apprenticeship leads to Kia Service Technician certification and offers a competitive pay range of $38,000 to $48,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge required.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record required.
• Experience in a technical/mechanical field is required.
• Must pass drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles.
• Complete repair and warranty orders.
• Test drive vehicles and diagnose issues.
• Perform services and communicate with the service advisor.

Skills

Technical/mechanical experience

Clean driving record

Job description

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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

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components
• Complete repair orders and warranty request orders in accordance with established Kia and Retailer policies and procedures
• Test drive vehicles, and analyze, diagnose, and repair components and systems using Kia diagnostic strategies, special equipment, and tools
• Perform services, diagnostics, and repairs in a timely fashion while communicating with the shop foreman and service advisor to promote an optimal customer experience
  
  

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
• Experience in a technical / mechanical field is required
• 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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