Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice position is onsite at Tasca Kia in Johnston, RI, and is full-time. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into the automotive industry through dealership experience and a one-year competency-based apprenticeship. Working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals, the apprentice develops the practical and technical skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles, with the program leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician apprentice

military veterans

kia vtap

tasca kia

johnston ri

full-time

automotive repair

vehicle diagnostics

kia certification

gi bill approved

dealership service

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year GI Bill-approved apprenticeship
• eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance during the apprenticeship.

Why this role

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance through the GI Bill during the apprenticeship.

About the employer

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