Automotive Technician Apprentice — Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice role is an onsite, full-time position in Olyphant, PA, at Matthews Kia of Blakely. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program is a structured, one-year competency-based apprenticeship created by Kia America to help military veterans transition into the automotive industry. The apprentice works alongside experienced technicians and service professionals to develop skills in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing Kia vehicles. The program combines dealership experience with training and assessment leading to Kia Service Technician certification; eligible veterans may receive a GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance during the apprenticeship.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles and their 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, organized work environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician apprentice

kia veterans technician apprenticeship program

kia vtap

olyphant pa

matthews kia of blakely

military veterans

one-year apprenticeship

gi bill approved

kia certification

vehicle diagnostics

mechanical repair

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The one-year apprenticeship is GI Bill-approved and designed for military veterans; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

About the employer

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