Diesel Technician (Military Veterans)

Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to tools and equipment

Participate in a GI Bill®-approved program

Recruiting support and dealership referrals

Job summary

Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP) is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience for a rewarding career as an Isuzu Service Technician. This apprenticeship offers Veterans hands-on dealership experience while working towards certification.

Candidates will support dealership service operations in inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing Isuzu commercial vehicles. This role requires prior military or civilian technician experience, with a focus on diesel and automotive systems.

This opportunity connects Veterans with skilled employment pathways in the commercial truck industry.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of military or civilian technician work experience.
• Hands-on experience with diesel, automotive, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to provide work references.

Responsibilities

• Support dealership service operations by assisting with inspection and maintenance.
• Assist with the repair of Isuzu commercial vehicles.
• Participate in on-the-job learning and complete apprenticeship requirements.

Skills

Wheeled vehicle maintenance

Diesel mechanics

Automotive repair

Strong troubleshooting skills

Communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Transitioning Service Member or U.S. Military Veteran status

Honorable military discharge or Commander’s Statement of Service

Job description

Draco Isuzu Truck Center of San Diego, California 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.

IVAP connects qualified applicants with participating Isuzu dealerships seeking skilled technical talent. Qualified applicants receive recruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and guidance through the Registered Apprenticeship and GI Bill® benefits process, where eligible.

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.

Ideal candidates may have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Wheeled vehicle maintenance
• Diesel mechanics
• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Automotive repair
• Aircraft maintenance
• Generator maintenance
• Fleet maintenance
• Military maintenance supervision

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 include:

• 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

Isuzu IVAP Apprenticeship Highlights

• 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.