Veteran Automotive Technician: Apprenticeship Certification

Elite; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GI Bill apprenticeship

Monthly housing allowance (GI Bill)

Full-time employment

Job summary

Elite is seeking a U.S. Military Veteran with an Honorable Discharge and 3+ years of hands-on mechanical experience to join our service team as an Automotive Technician.

Your background may be from military service, civilian work, or a combination, and you will diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles and related systems. You will work with technicians and leadership to complete repairs efficiently, reading manuals and schematics as needed, and participate in ongoing training to strengthen repair

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Military Veteran with an Honorable Discharge.
• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on mechanical experience from military or civilian work.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, schematics, and repair instructions.
• Familiarity with hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening and drug test.
• Willingness to begin full-time employment promptly.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance: oil changes, tire rotations, inspections.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostics.
• Inspect brakes, steering, suspension, engines, and other systems.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and repair procedures.
• Document work and advise repair recommendations.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely.
• Participate in technical training to grow automotive knowledge.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow safety rules.
• Collaborate with team to complete repairs efficiently.

Skills

Military veteran

Mechanical troubleshooting

Vehicle inspection

Diagnostic equipment

Reading technical manuals

Education

ASE certifications

Manufacturer certifications

Job description

We are seeking U.S. Military Veterans with an Honorable Discharge and at least 3+ years of hands-on mechanical experience to join our service team as an Automotive Technician.

Your mechanical experience may come from military service, civilian employment, or a combination of both. Experience maintaining or repairing vehicles, aircraft, heavy equipment, generators, or other mechanical systems is welcome.

This opportunity allows you to apply your technical skills, discipline, and problem-solving abilities to a long-term automotive career while continuing to develop your diagnostic and repair knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid services, and vehicle inspections.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic equipment and technical manuals.
• Inspect and service brakes, steering, suspension, engines, and other vehicle systems.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and dealership repair procedures.
• Document completed work and communicate repair recommendations to the service team.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely.
• Participate in technical training to strengthen automotive knowledge and repair skills.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow workplace safety procedures.
• Work with technicians and service leadership to complete repairs efficiently and accurately.

• Must be a U.S. Military Veteran with an Honorable Discharge; documentation required.
• Must have three or more years of hands-on mechanical experience through military service, civilian work, or a combination of both.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, repair instructions, and schematics.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Clean background and ability to meet pre-employment screening requirements.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to perform essential technician duties, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
• Availability to begin full-time employment promptly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience maintaining vehicles, aircraft, heavy equipment, generators, or other mechanical systems.
• Civilian automotive repair or fleet maintenance experience.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Automotive technical training, ASE certifications, or manufacturer certifications.

• Full-time employment with a participating Dealers
• A program designed specifically for Military Veterans, facilitated by Veterans
• Participation in a one-year, competency-based GI Bill®-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
• Eligible Veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) through the GI Bill® during the apprenticeship