Veteran Service Technician Apprentice — Certification Path

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Lima (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Veterans-focused program

GI Bill apprenticeship

Tools and training access

GI Bill housing allowance

Job summary

KIA VTAP, administered through Kia Retailers, offers a full-time apprenticeship program for Veterans to become Kia Certified Service Technicians. The program emphasizes hands-on diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Kia vehicles with access to Kia diagnostic strategies and tools.

Qualified applicants include Veterans with honorable discharge, a valid driver's license, and willingness to undergo drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical / mechanical field is required.
• Honorable Discharge 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 requests per Kia and Retailer policies.
• Test drive vehicles and diagnose using Kia diagnostic strategies and tools.
• Communicate with shop foreman and service advisor to promote a top customer experience.

Skills

Technical experience

Valid Driver's License

Job description

KIA VTAP, administered through Kia Retailers, offers a full-time apprenticeship program for Veterans to become Kia Certified Service Technicians. The program emphasizes hands-on diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Kia vehicles with access to Kia diagnostic strategies and tools.

Qualified applicants include Veterans with honorable discharge, a valid driver's license, and willingness to undergo drug screening and background checks.