Military Veteran Automotive Technician, Raceway Kia of Freehold

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician role is onsite in Freehold, NJ. Compensation is not specified. The position is with a participating, independently operated Kia retailer through the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completes repair and warranty orders, and uses diagnostic strategies and tools to test and resolve vehicle issues. The apprenticeship provides eligible veterans with a path toward Kia Service Technician certification through a one-year, competency-based program.

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 under retailer policies
• 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

military veteran

freehold nj

kia service technician

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

warranty orders

apprenticeship

veteran program

technical training

kia vtap

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

For eligible veterans with an honorable discharge, a valid driver's license, and technical or mechanical experience. The one-year competency-based apprenticeship is GI Bill approved and provides access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training; eligible veterans may apply for a monthly housing allowance.

About the employer

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