Veteran Service Technician Apprentice — VTAP

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Kia in Bay Shore, NY is offering a pathway for skilled military veterans to begin a career as Kia Certified Service Technicians through VTAP. The program provides full-time employment with a Kia Retailer and a one-year GI Bill approved apprenticeship leading to certification.

As a VTAP participant, you will diagnose, maintain and repair Kia vehicles, work with diagnostic tools, and join a team committed to delivering excellent customer experiences while advancing in a structured

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license with clean record
• Experience in a technical/mechanical field
• Willing to pass drug screening and background checks
• Full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer
• Program designed specifically for Veterans facilitated by Veterans
• Participation in a 1-year GI Bill approved apprenticeship toward Kia Service Technician certification
• Access to tools, equipment, and training to complete apprenticeship and certification

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 policies
• Test drive vehicles, analyze and diagnose components using Kia diagnostic strategies and tools
• Perform services and repairs in a timely fashion while communicating with the shop foreman and service advisor

Skills

Technical / mechanical experience

Clean driving record

Tools

Kia diagnostic equipment

Shop tools and equipment access

Job description

Atlantic Kia in Bay Shore, NY is offering a pathway for skilled military veterans to begin a career as Kia Certified Service Technicians through VTAP. The program provides full-time employment with a Kia Retailer and a one-year GI Bill approved apprenticeship leading to certification.

As a VTAP participant, you will diagnose, maintain and repair Kia vehicles, work with diagnostic tools, and join a team committed to delivering excellent customer experiences while advancing in a structured