Automotive Technician Apprentice – Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice role is onsite in Kansas City, MO, at Oakes Kia in North Kansas City. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into automotive work through a one-year, competency-based apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification. Working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals, the apprentice develops the skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles. The role contributes to dealership service quality through inspections, repairs, documentation, and communication with service advisors and shop foremen.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles
• perform inspections and diagnostics 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 technician apprentice

military veterans

kia vehicles

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

apprenticeship

gi bill-approved

kia certification

kansas city mo

oakes kia

veteran transition

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• One-year GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
• eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance during the apprenticeship; leads to Kia Service Technician certification.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.