Automotive Technician, Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program

Job overview

The Automotive Technician role is onsite in Iowa City, IA, with a participating Kia retailer. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program offers eligible veterans a pathway to Kia Service Technician certification. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completes repair and warranty orders, uses diagnostic strategies and tools, and communicates with shop and service staff to support timely repairs and customer experience. The posting requires honorable discharge, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and technical or mechanical field experience.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems, including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components
• complete repair and warranty orders
• test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools
• perform services and repairs promptly
• communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician

iowa city ia

kia vtap

veterans

apprenticeship

kia service technician certification

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

warranty orders

technical or mechanical experience

valid driver's license

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship
• access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training
• eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification; tools, equipment, vehicles, and training are provided.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: Used Car Dealers. Sector: 44.