Automotive Service Technician – Veteran Apprenticeship, Portsmouth, NH

Job overview

The Automotive Service Technician role is an onsite, full-time opportunity with a participating Kia retailer in Portsmouth, NH; compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports eligible veterans pursuing Kia service technician certification. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completes repair and warranty orders, and uses diagnostic tools and test drives to identify issues. The role contributes to timely repairs and a positive customer experience through coordination with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• complete repair and warranty orders under retailer policies
• 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

veteran apprenticeship

kia service technician

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

warranty orders

portsmouth nh

kia vtap

full-time employment

gi bill-approved apprenticeship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• One-year apprenticeship and certification training
• access to tools, equipment, and vehicles
• eligible veterans may receive a GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification; tools, equipment, vehicles, and training are provided. 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: Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers. Sector: 44.