Veteran Auto Technician Apprentice (VTAP)

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

GI Bill approved apprenticeship

Tools and training access

Job summary

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) invites qualified military veterans to begin a rewarding career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. This full-time apprenticeship is conducted through participating Kia Retailers with support from Kia America, Inc.

Candidates will complete a one-year competency-based GI Bill approved program leading to Kia Service Technician certification. Highlights include access to all tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed for certification,

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Experience in a technical or 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 and electrical systems.
• Complete repair orders and warranty requests per Kia and Retailer policies.
• Test drive and diagnose components using Kia diagnostic strategies and tools.
• Perform services and repairs while communicating with the shop foreman and service advisor for an optimal customer experience.

Skills

Honorable Discharge

Driver's License

Technical / Mechanical experience

Drug screening & background checks

Job description

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) invites qualified military veterans to begin a rewarding career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. This full-time apprenticeship is conducted through participating Kia Retailers with support from Kia America, Inc.

Candidates will complete a one-year competency-based GI Bill approved program leading to Kia Service Technician certification. Highlights include access to all tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed for certification,