Military Veteran Automotive Technician — Kia VTAP

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician role is onsite in El Paso, TX, with compensation not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports participating Kia retailers in developing veterans into Kia Certified Service Technicians. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles while following retailer and manufacturer procedures. The role contributes to customer service through timely repairs, accurate repair orders, and communication 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 request orders
• test-drive vehicles and 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

automotive technician

kia service technician

military veterans

veterans technician apprenticeship program

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

el paso tx

kia

full-time

gi bill-approved apprenticeship

technician certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year competency-based apprenticeship
• access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training
• eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

Veterans may participate in a one-year, competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification; eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

About the employer

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