Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans, Karp Kia

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans, Karp Kia is an onsite role in Rockville Centre, NY; compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into the automotive industry through dealership experience and a one-year competency-based apprenticeship. Working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals, the apprentice develops the skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles. The program combines hands-on work and training and leads to Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• perform inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical 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 technician apprentice

military veterans

kia vtap

apprenticeship

kia service technician certification

gi bill approved

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

rockville centre ny

karp kia

full-time employment

veteran transition

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
• eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

The one-year competency-based apprenticeship is GI Bill-approved and leads to Kia Service Technician certification; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance through the GI Bill during the apprenticeship.

About the employer

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