Military Veteran Automotive Technician, Grand Kia

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician, Grand Kia role is onsite in Denver, CO, and is full-time with a participating Kia retailer. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports veterans pursuing Kia Service Technician certification through a one-year, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles and documents work according to retailer and Kia procedures. The role contributes to customer service by completing repairs and communicating with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems, including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components
• complete repair and warranty orders according to policies
• 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

grand kia

denver co

kia vtap

veteran apprenticeship

automotive repair

kia service technician

vehicle diagnostics

full-time employment

gi bill-approved

one-year apprenticeship

technical/mechanical experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training for the apprenticeship and certification
• eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

The program is designed for veterans and includes a one-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: New Car Dealers. Sector: 44.