Automotive Service Technician (Veteran Apprenticeship)

Job overview

The Automotive Service Technician (Veteran Apprenticeship) role is an onsite, full-time opportunity in Lakewood, NJ. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports veterans pursuing Kia Service Technician certification through participating retailers. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completing repair and warranty orders under retailer procedures. The role contributes to timely, accurate vehicle service and a positive customer experience while progressing through the one-year competency-based apprenticeship.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• complete repair and warranty orders
• test-drive vehicles and use Kia diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools
• perform service 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

kia vehicles

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

full-time employment

lakewood nj

kia vtap

gi bill-approved apprenticeship

veteran-focused program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• One-year apprenticeship and certification training
• access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training
• eligible veterans may apply for 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 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: New Car Dealers. Sector: 44.