Veteran Service Technician Apprentice (VTAP)

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Columbia (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

GI Bill apprenticeship

Tools and training

MHA housing allowance

Job summary

Kia America, Inc. through Kia Retailers invites eligible Veterans to join the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) as Kia Certified Service Technicians. The program combines hands-on work with training, leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

As a full-time apprentice, you gain access to all tools, equipment, and dealership support, with a GI Bill approved year-long competency-based apprenticeship and potential Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for eligible veterans.

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, 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 America, Inc. through Kia Retailers invites eligible Veterans to join the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) as Kia Certified Service Technicians. The program combines hands-on work with training, leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

As a full-time apprentice, you gain access to all tools, equipment, and dealership support, with a GI Bill approved year-long competency-based apprenticeship and potential Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for eligible veterans.