Military Veteran Automotive Technician – Kia Service Technician Apprenticeship

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician role is onsite in Moline, Illinois, with employment through a participating Kia retailer. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports veterans beginning careers as Kia Certified Service Technicians. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completes repair and warranty orders, and uses diagnostic tools and procedures. The role contributes to timely service and customer experience while participating in a one-year competency-based apprenticeship leading to Kia service technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• complete repair and warranty orders according to retailer policies
• test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic strategies and tools
• perform services and repairs promptly
• communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

military veteran automotive technician

kia service technician

veterans technician apprenticeship program

moline il

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

kia certification

one-year apprenticeship

gi bill housing allowance eligible

technical or mechanical experience

honorable discharge

driver’s license

full-time employment

retailer service department

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The program is designed for veterans and includes access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training; eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill 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.