GI Bill Eligible Veteran Auto Technician Apprentice

Kia America, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Veterans program

GI Bill apprenticeship

Tools & training provided

Housing allowance

Job summary

Kia America, Inc. is offering a path for skilled military Veterans to start a career as a Kia Certified Service Technician through the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) with participating Kia Retailers in the Gainesville, FL area.

The role involves diagnosing, maintaining and repairing Kia vehicles, completing repair orders, testing and using Kia diagnostic tools, and communicating with shop staff to ensure a great customer experience as part of a full-time apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge
• Valid Driver's 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Technical/mechanical experience

Clean driving record

Job description

Kia America, Inc. is offering a path for skilled military Veterans to start a career as a Kia Certified Service Technician through the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) with participating Kia Retailers in the Gainesville, FL area.

The role involves diagnosing, maintaining and repairing Kia vehicles, completing repair orders, testing and using Kia diagnostic tools, and communicating with shop staff to ensure a great customer experience as part of a full-time apprenticeship