Veteran Service Technician Apprentice (VTAP)

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GI Bill benefits

Job summary

The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) offers United States veterans a path to become Kia Certified Service Technicians through a one-year competency-based apprenticeship with participating Kia Retailers.

Apprenticeship encompasses hands-on diagnostics, repair work, and access to Kia tooling and training, culminating in Kia Service Technician certification; full-time employment with a Kia Retailer is available upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Honorable Discharge is required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Experience in a technical or mechanical field is required.
• Willing to 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 components using Kia diagnostic strategies and tools.
• Perform services and repairs promptly while communicating with shop foreman and service advisor.

Skills

Technical / mechanical experience

Valid Driver's License

Drug screening & background checks

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) offers United States veterans a path to become Kia Certified Service Technicians through a one-year competency-based apprenticeship with participating Kia Retailers.

Apprenticeship encompasses hands-on diagnostics, repair work, and access to Kia tooling and training, culminating in Kia Service Technician certification; full-time employment with a Kia Retailer is available upon successful completion.