Automotive Technician / Kia of Middletown

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); New Hampton (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is seeking an Automotive Technician to join its team in New Hampton, NY. This role offers skilled veterans the chance to start a rewarding career as a Kia Certified Service Technician, with full-time employment and access to comprehensive training and tools. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and an honorable discharge, along with experience in a technical or mechanical field.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge required.
• Valid driver’s license from any state.
• Experience in a technical or mechanical field is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles.
• Complete repair orders and warranty request orders.
• Test drive vehicles and analyze components using Kia diagnostic tools.

Skills

Technical Skills

Mechanical Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

Automotive Technician / Kia of Middletown

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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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00+ per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

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