Military Veteran Mechanic — Kia VTAP

Job overview

The Military Veteran Mechanic role is onsite in Lawton, OK. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports participating Kia retailers in developing veterans into Kia-certified service technicians. The mechanic diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles while completing repair and warranty documentation and communicating with service staff. The one-year competency-based apprenticeship provides training and a path toward Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brake, HVAC, and electrical systems. Complete repair and warranty orders
• test-drive vehicles
• use Kia diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools
• and communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive mechanic

military veteran

kia vtap

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

kia certification

lawton ok

full-time employment

one-year apprenticeship

gi bill approved

technical training

veteran program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training for the apprenticeship and certification process
• eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

The program is designed for veterans and includes a one-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship. Eligible veterans may apply for a monthly housing allowance during the apprenticeship.

About the employer

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