Military Veteran Mechanic — Kia Service Technician Apprenticeship

Job overview

The Military Veteran Mechanic role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM, with compensation not specified. The position is full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program is designed to help veterans begin careers as Kia Certified Service Technicians. The mechanic diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles and completes repair and warranty orders under retailer policies. The one-year competency-based apprenticeship provides training and a path toward Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• complete repair orders and warranty requests according to Kia and retailer policies
• test-drive vehicles
• use Kia 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 mechanic

kia service technician

albuquerque nm

full-time

veteran apprenticeship

one-year apprenticeship

kia certification

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

gi bill housing allowance

training provided

tools and equipment

honorable discharge

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Eligibility requirements include honorable discharge, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and technical or mechanical experience. Eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance during the apprenticeship.

About the employer

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