Veteran Auto Technician Apprentice — VTAP Certification Path

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Veteran-focused program

GI Bill apprenticeship

Tools and training access

GI Bill Housing Allowance

Job summary

Kia VTAP Apprenticeship offers qualified military Veterans the chance to begin a career as a Kia Certified Service Technician within a participating Kia Retailer network.

The one-year, competency-based program, designed for Veterans, provides hands-on training, access to tools and equipment, and the pathway to Kia Service Technician certification, with potential GI Bill housing benefits.

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge
• Valid Drivers 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

Job description

Kia VTAP Apprenticeship offers qualified military Veterans the chance to begin a career as a Kia Certified Service Technician within a participating Kia Retailer network.

The one-year, competency-based program, designed for Veterans, provides hands-on training, access to tools and equipment, and the pathway to Kia Service Technician certification, with potential GI Bill housing benefits.