Automotive Technician, Military Veteran Apprenticeship

Job overview

The Automotive Technician works onsite in Batavia, OH, at a participating Kia retailer. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports veterans pursuing Kia service technician certification through a one-year, competency-based apprenticeship. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completing service and warranty documentation in accordance with retailer and Kia procedures. The work supports timely repairs and a positive customer experience while the participant progresses through the apprenticeship and certification process.

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 request 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

kia

military veteran

apprenticeship

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

batavia oh

full-time employment

kia certification

gi bill approved

technical/mechanical experience

valid driver's license

veteran program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training for the apprenticeship and certification process
• 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 monthly housing allowance.

About the employer

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