Military Veteran Automotive Technician — International Kia of Orland

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician — International Kia of Orland role is onsite in Tinley Park, IL. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports veterans pursuing Kia Service Technician certification through employment with a participating Kia retailer. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completes repair and warranty orders, and uses diagnostic strategies and tools to test and repair vehicle systems. The work supports timely service and a positive customer experience while the participant progresses through the one-year competency-based apprenticeship.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

military veteran automotive technician

international kia of orland

tinley park il

kia vtap

veteran apprenticeship

kia service technician certification

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

warranty orders

one-year apprenticeship

gi bill-approved

tools and training provided

honorable discharge required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tools, equipment, vehicles, and training for the apprenticeship
• eligible veterans may apply for and receive a GI Bill monthly housing allowance during the apprenticeship.

Why this role

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification; tools, equipment, vehicles, and training are provided. Eligible veterans may apply for and receive 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.