Automotive Technician Apprentice – Military Veterans, Kia of Stockton

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice – Military Veterans works onsite in Stockton, CA, with full-time employment at a participating Kia dealership; compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into the automotive industry.

What you'll do

• Work alongside experienced technicians while learning to diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles.
• Perform inspections and repairs using Kia procedures and equipment, complete repair orders and warranty documentation, test-drive vehicles, communicate with service advisors and shop foremen, and follow dealership safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician apprentice

military veterans

full-time

stockton ca

kia of stockton

kia vtap

gi bill-approved apprenticeship

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

service technician certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• One-year apprenticeship and training
• eligible veterans may receive a GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

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 through the GI Bill.

About the employer

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