Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship for Military Veterans – Hart Kia

Job overview

The Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship for Military Veterans role is onsite in Salem, Virginia, at Hart Kia. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program is a Kia America program designed to help military veterans transition into the automotive industry. The apprentice works alongside experienced technicians and service professionals while learning to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles. The one-year competency-based apprenticeship provides hands-on dealership experience and leads to Kia Service Technician certification; eligible veterans may receive a GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance during the apprenticeship.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs using Kia procedures and equipment
• complete repair orders and warranty documentation
• test-drive vehicles and verify repair quality
• communicate with service advisors and shop foremen
• maintain a safe and organized work environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive mechanic apprenticeship

military veterans

hart kia

salem va

kia vtap

automotive service technician

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

gi bill approved

one-year apprenticeship

kia certification

full-time employment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance through the GI Bill during the apprenticeship
• program provides training, tools, and support.

Why this role

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship for military veterans, leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

About the employer

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