Automotive Service Technician — Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship

Job overview

The Automotive Service Technician role is onsite in Sioux Falls, SD, with full-time employment at a participating Kia retailer. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program is designed for veterans and leads to Kia Service Technician certification. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles while completing repair and warranty documentation and communicating with service staff. The work supports timely repairs and a positive customer experience at the participating retailer.

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
• use Kia 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 service technician

kia

veterans technician apprenticeship

sioux falls sd

full-time employment

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

kia certification

one-year apprenticeship

gi bill approved

veteran-focused program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Apprenticeship training and certification
• access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training
• eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

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 GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

About the employer

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