Automotive Technician Apprentice, Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice role is onsite in Oklahoma City, OK; compensation is not specified. The position is part of Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program at Bob Moore Kia NW, designed to help military veterans transition into automotive service work. Working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals, the apprentice develops skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles while completing a one-year, competency-based apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles
• 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

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

oklahoma city ok

bob moore kia nw

full-time

gi bill approved

monthly housing allowance eligible

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

Program is for military veterans with an honorable discharge and prior mechanical or technical experience. The one-year apprenticeship is GI Bill-approved; 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.