Diesel Technician Apprenticeship (Military Veterans)

Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to tools and equipment

GI Bill® benefits eligibility

Recruiting support and guidance

Job summary

Vanguard Isuzu Truck Center in Tucson, AZ, is offering a Diesel Technician Apprenticeship as part of the Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP) for Military Veterans. This program is approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides hands-on dealership experience while working in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidates are transitioning service members or U.S. Veterans with mechanical skills interested in a rewarding career as an Isuzu Service Technician. Participants will assist with the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of Isuzu vehicles.

Qualifications

• Transitioning Service Member or U.S. Military Veteran status.
• 3–5 years of military or civilian technician work experience.
• Hands-on experience with diesel, automotive, or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support dealership service operations with inspection and repair of vehicles.
• Participate in on-the-job learning and apprenticeship requirements.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Military experience or technical school training

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Diesel Technician Apprenticeship (Military Veterans) Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP)•Tucson, AZ, US

Vanguard Isuzu Truck Center of Tucson, Arizona, is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Isuzu Service Technician.

This opportunity is part of the Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP), a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill®-approved Registered Apprenticeship program designed to help qualified Veterans transition into the commercial truck industry. Through IVAP, participants may gain hands-on dealership experience while working toward successful completion of apprenticeship and certification requirements.

What You Will Do

As an Isuzu Service Technician Apprentice, you may support dealership service operations by assisting with the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of Isuzu commercial vehicles. This may include working alongside dealership service teams, participating in on-the-job learning, and completing program-related apprenticeship requirements.

Requirements

• Transitioning Service Member or U.S. Military Veteran status
• 3–5 years of military or civilian technician work experience
• Honorable military discharge or Commander’s Statement of Service
• Hands‑on experience with diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, aircraft, generator, fleet maintenance, or related mechanical systems
• Ability to provide work references
• Clean driving record, as attested by the applicant
• Ability to complete the IVAP technical assessment
• Ability to pass applicable dealership background, driving record, or drug screening requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Diesel engine maintenance or repair experience
• Experience with commercial trucks, fleet vehicles, or heavy equipment
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools, hand tools, and shop equipment
• Experience working with electrical, braking, suspension, HVAC, or driveline systems
• ASE certifications, technical school training, or military maintenance training
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Potential full‑time employment with a participating Isuzu dealership
• Program designed specifically to support Transitioning Service Members and U.S. Military Veterans
• Participation in a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill®-approved Registered Apprenticeship program, where eligible
• Eligible Veterans may apply for and receive GI Bill® benefits during the apprenticeship, where eligible
• Access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed to complete apprenticeship and certification requirements, as provided through the participating dealership and IVAP program structure
• Opportunity to apply military mechanical experience toward a civilian Isuzu Service Technician career
• Recruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and apprenticeship process guidance

Hiring decisions, wages, employee benefits, employment offers, and employment conditions are determined by the participating Isuzu dealership. Applicants are applying for employment with a participating Isuzu dealership and not with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. or Educational Resource Systems, Inc.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Use of the term does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or approval by VA.