Veteran Automotive Technician Apprentice

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

GI Bill apprenticeship

Training and tools provided

Vehicle access for hands-on learning

Job summary

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is offering a full-time opportunity to begin a career as a Kia Certified Service Technician for military veterans. The program provides access to tools, equipment, training, and a one-year competency-based GI Bill approved apprenticeship leading to certification.

Qualifying veterans may utilize GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during the apprenticeship and gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing Kia vehicles across a Kia

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical or mechanical field is required.
• Honorable discharge is a listed prerequisite.
• 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 requests per Kia and Retailer policies.
• Test drive vehicles and use Kia diagnostic strategies and tools to analyze and repair components.

Skills

Technical/Mechanical experience

Valid Driver's License

Drug screening willingness

Job description

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is offering a full-time opportunity to begin a career as a Kia Certified Service Technician for military veterans. The program provides access to tools, equipment, training, and a one-year competency-based GI Bill approved apprenticeship leading to certification.

Qualifying veterans may utilize GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during the apprenticeship and gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing Kia vehicles across a Kia