Military Veteran Automotive Technician – Smart Kia of Davenport

Job overview

Military Veteran Automotive Technician – Smart Kia of Davenport is an onsite, full-time role in Davenport, IA. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports eligible veterans pursuing Kia service technician certification through a participating retailer. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completes repair and warranty documentation, and communicates with service staff to support timely repairs and a positive customer experience. The apprenticeship provides a path toward Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components
• complete repair orders and warranty request orders according to Kia and retailer procedures
• test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools to analyze and repair systems
• perform services and repairs in a timely manner
• communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician

military veteran

kia

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

service technician apprenticeship

davenport ia

full-time

kia certification

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

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification; designed specifically for veterans; 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.