Veteran Automotive Technician VTAP Apprentice

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

GI Bill benefits

Training & certification

Tools & equipment

Job summary

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) invites United States veterans to begin a rewarding career as Kia Certified Service Technicians. VTAP provides full-time positions at participating Kia Retailers and a one-year, competency-based apprenticeship approved for GI Bill benefits.

Apprentices diagnose, repair, and service Kia vehicles, complete repair and warranty orders, and receive comprehensive training with access to essential tools and equipment, setting the stage for a durable

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

Skills

Technical / mechanical experience

Job description

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) invites United States veterans to begin a rewarding career as Kia Certified Service Technicians. VTAP provides full-time positions at participating Kia Retailers and a one-year, competency-based apprenticeship approved for GI Bill benefits.

Apprentices diagnose, repair, and service Kia vehicles, complete repair and warranty orders, and receive comprehensive training with access to essential tools and equipment, setting the stage for a durable