Automotive Service Technician Apprentice, Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Service Technician Apprentice role is full-time and onsite at Battleground Kia of Greensboro in Greensboro, NC. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into automotive service careers through dealership experience and a one-year competency-based apprenticeship. The apprentice works alongside experienced technicians to develop skills in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing Kia vehicles. The program leads to Kia Service Technician certification and supports eligible veterans through a GI Bill-approved apprenticeship.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• perform inspections and diagnostics 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 area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive service technician apprentice

military veterans

kia vtap

apprenticeship

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

kia certification

gi bill approved

greensboro nc

battleground kia

full-time employment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

For military veterans with honorable discharge and mechanical or technical experience. 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.

About the employer

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