Veteran Auto Service Technician Apprentice – VTAP (GI Bill)

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment at Kia Retailer

GI Bill–approved apprenticeship

Kia Service Technician certification

Monthly Housing Allowance during theap

Job summary

Moyer Kia in Lebanon, PA, is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience who want to start a rewarding career as an Automotive Service Technician. This is part of the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP), a structured GI Bill–approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

Participants work full-time at a participating Kia dealership, gain hands-on experience, and may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Veterans with honorable discharge.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Prior mechanical/technical field experience.
• Willingness to complete background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles, including engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Perform vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs using Kia diagnostic procedures and equipment.
• Complete repair orders and warranty documentation according to Kia and dealership policies.
• Test drive vehicles and verify repair quality using appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with service advisors and shop foremen to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while following dealership safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Moyer Kia in Lebanon, PA, is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience who want to start a rewarding career as an Automotive Service Technician. This is part of the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP), a structured GI Bill–approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

Participants work full-time at a participating Kia dealership, gain hands-on experience, and may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during the apprenticeship.