Automotive Technician — Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program

Job overview

The Automotive Technician role is an onsite, full-time position with a participating Kia retailer in Carson, CA. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program is designed specifically for veterans and leads to Kia Service Technician certification. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles while following retailer and Kia procedures. The role supports timely, quality repairs and a positive customer experience through 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 orders according to policies
• test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools
• perform services and repairs in a timely manner and communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician

kia service technician

veterans

apprenticeship

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

warranty orders

customer experience

carson ca

kia vtap

full-time employment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year GI Bill-approved apprenticeship
• tools, equipment, vehicles, and training
• eligible veterans may receive a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

The one-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship provides access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training; 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.