Veteran Kia Service Technician Apprenticeship

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment with Kia Retailer

GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA

Job summary

Kia VTAP is a one-year competency-based apprenticeship designed for U.S. veterans to become Kia Service Technicians through participating Kia Retailers. The program provides hands-on training, access to tools and vehicles, and a clear path to certification.

Full-time employment opportunities are available with Kia Retailers, with emphasis on leveraging military experience and developing professional technical skills in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge
• Valid Driver's 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 is a one-year competency-based apprenticeship designed for U.S. veterans to become Kia Service Technicians through participating Kia Retailers. The program provides hands-on training, access to tools and vehicles, and a clear path to certification.

Full-time employment opportunities are available with Kia Retailers, with emphasis on leveraging military experience and developing professional technical skills in a structured environment.