Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice role is onsite in Houston, TX, at DeMontrond Kia, and compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into the automotive industry through dealership experience and a one-year competency-based apprenticeship. Working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals, the apprentice develops the skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles. The program leads to Kia Service Technician certification and supports eligible veterans through a GI Bill-approved apprenticeship.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician apprentice

military veterans

kia

apprenticeship

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

kia certification

gi bill approved

houston tx

demontrond kia

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year competency-based apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
• eligible veterans may receive a GI Bill Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

For military veterans with an honorable discharge and prior mechanical or technical experience. 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.