Automotive Service Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Service Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans role is onsite in Salisbury, MD. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into the automotive industry through a one-year, competency-based apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification. Working alongside experienced technicians, the apprentice develops skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles. The role supports dealership service operations through inspections, repairs, warranty documentation, test drives, and communication with service advisors and shop foremen.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• perform inspections and diagnostics
• complete repair orders and warranty documentation
• test-drive vehicles and verify repair quality
• communicate with service advisors and shop foremen
• follow dealership safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive service technician apprentice

military veterans

kia vtap

automotive apprenticeship

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

kia certification

salisbury md

gi bill-approved

monthly housing allowance

pohanka kia of salisbury

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• One-year GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
• eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

The one-year apprenticeship is GI Bill-approved; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance during the apprenticeship.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: General Automotive Repair. Sector: 81.