Military Veteran Automotive Technician, Allstar Kia

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician role is based onsite in San Bernardino, CA, with full-time employment at a participating Kia retailer. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program is designed specifically for veterans and leads toward Kia Service Technician certification. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles while completing repair and warranty documentation and communicating with shop and service staff. The apprenticeship provides a structured path to certification through hands-on work and training.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicle engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brake, HVAC, and electrical systems
• complete repair and warranty orders
• test-drive vehicles
• use Kia diagnostic strategies, equipment, 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

allstar kia

san bernardino ca

kia vtap

full-time

automotive repair

vehicle diagnostics

kia certification

veteran apprenticeship

gi bill-approved

service technician training

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; eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

About the employer

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