Veteran Automotive Technician — GI Bill Apprenticeship

Ers Elite; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GI Bill®-approved apprenticeship

Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)

Full-time employment

Job summary

Ers Elite in New York (Town of Canandaigua) seeks a U.S. Military Veteran with Honorable Discharge and 3+ years of hands-on mechanical experience to join our service team as an Automotive Technician. Your background may come from military service, civilian work, or both.

This role offers ongoing training and a clear path toward Kia Service Technician certification. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, plus adherence to safety procedures and documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. military veteran with honorable discharge.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical experience (military or civilian).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Willingness to begin full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and routine inspections on vehicles and systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues using manuals and tools.
• Inspect brakes, steering, suspension, engines, and related systems.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and dealership procedures.
• Document work and communicate repair recommendations to team.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and operate tools safely.
• Collaborate with service leadership to complete repairs efficiently.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Tool usage

DrivING license

Job description

Ers Elite in New York (Town of Canandaigua) seeks a U.S. Military Veteran with Honorable Discharge and 3+ years of hands-on mechanical experience to join our service team as an Automotive Technician. Your background may come from military service, civilian work, or both.

This role offers ongoing training and a clear path toward Kia Service Technician certification. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, plus adherence to safety procedures and documentation.