Military Veteran Automotive Technician – Destination Kia of Utica

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician – Destination Kia of Utica role is onsite in Utica, NY, with pay of $20 per hour. The position is a full-time opportunity with a participating Kia retailer through the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program. The role diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles while completing repair and warranty documentation and communicating with service staff to support timely repairs and a positive customer experience. The one-year competency-based apprenticeship leads to Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• complete repair and warranty orders according to retailer and Kia procedures
• 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

military veteran automotive technician

kia service technician

automotive repair

vehicle diagnostics

apprenticeship

veteran program

full-time

day shift

utica ny

kia vtap

$20/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental and health insurance, paid time off, apprenticeship training, and access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training.
• Eligible Veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance during the apprenticeship.

Why this role

The program is designed for Veterans and includes a one-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship. Honorable discharge, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and technical or mechanical experience are required.

About the employer

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